Monument record 1002/1 - Horn's Mill

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Summary

Hornsmill was a combined water and windmill. It was probably 18th century in date. The watermill was 3 storeys high and built of brick. The windmill tower was largely demolished around 1944. The mill was recorded as largely derelict in 1966 amd in 1976 the watermill had been reduced to a rectangular one storey, brick- built building with the windows blocked up and converted into a private garage. The remains of the windmill form the rear wall of the building.

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<1> Norris J.H., 1968, The Water-Powered Corn Mills of Cheshire, 75/65 Norris J H 1965 (Article in Journal). SCH6001.

(481741) A combined water and windmill, now largely derelict. The wheel, possibly undershot, and all the machinery have now gone. The Watermill is of 3 storeys, brick and slated, but the windmill tower was largely demolished about 1944 and now only forms a concave curved gable end to the watermill. The brook has been diverted by road improvement and the pool is now an orchard.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ47SE8 1976 (Index). SCH2487.

n 1976 the watermill had been reduced to a rectangular one storey, brick- built building with windows blocked up & converted into a private garage. Probably of 18th century date. The remains of the windmill form the rear wall of the building

<3> Cheshire County Council, 1974, County Treasures Record, 4/IA.004 (Index). SCH1000.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Article in Journal: Norris J.H.. 1968. The Water-Powered Corn Mills of Cheshire. Transactions of the Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 75-76. 75/65 Norris J H 1965.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ47SE8 1976.
  • <3> Index: Cheshire County Council. 1974. County Treasures Record. N/A. 4/IA.004.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 481 741 (101m by 54m) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ47SE
Civil Parish HELSBY, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County HELSBY, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

May 14 2025 3:55PM