Monument record 919/1 - Onston Mill

<1> Norris J.H., 1968, The Water-Powered Corn Mills of Cheshire, p.68 (Article in Journal). SCH6001.

The site is now occupied by a bungalow and the dry pool is clearly defined along with the stonework of the sluice. The mill was last used as a sawmill in the early 20th century. Demolished as it interfered with water to Acton Mill. References to a mill at "Ownston" in 1544

<2> Burdett, P. P., 1777, A Survey of the County Palatine of Chester, SJ5974 (Maps and Plans). SCH113.

A watermill symbol is shown at this location

<3> Bryant, A., 1831, Map of the County Palatine of Chester, SJ5974 (Maps and Plans). SCH2114.

Onston Mill marked with a watermill symbol and millpond illustrated

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ5974, 1877 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

Onston Mill ( flour) and Mill Dam and sluice marked in this map.

<5> Ordnance Survey, 1896-1898, Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ5974, 1898 (Maps and Plans). SCH3848.

Milton Mill ( Disused), Mill Dam and Sluice marked on this map

<6> Ordnance Survey, 1909-1912, Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ5974, 1910 (Maps and Plans). SCH4361.

Milton Mill ( Disused) marked on this map. Area of mill dam and mill pond shown as marshy land