Monument record 937/2 - Aston Lower Mill
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Summary
Aston Lower Mill was destroyed by Repton during the landscaping of the park of Aston Hall in 1793 when it was made into a cascade feature. Excavations in 1985-86 by H.Talbot & Frodsham Local History Group revealed the brick and masonry construction of the mill and the wheel pit. There was evidence of a timber mill building below.
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Full Description
Aston Lower Mill. This mill was destroyed by Repton during the landscaping of the park of Aston Hall in 1793 (RN:934/1), when it was made into a cascade feature. Excavations in 1985-86 by H.Talbot & Frodsham Local History Group revealed the brick & masonry construction of the mill & the wheel pit. There was evidence of a timber mill building below. There was also a clay dam to provide the pool, which is now breached (1).
<1> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Turner R C (Oral Communication). SCH2330.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH2330 Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Turner R C.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 549 778 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ57NW |
| Civil Parish | ASTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | ASTON BY SUTTON, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 4 2011 11:14AM