Monument record 653/1 - Whitley Mill
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Full Description
A watermill site 0.5 miles SE of Higher Whitley. Referred to as "molendinum de Whitteley" in 1295 in the Compotus Rolls of the Lancashire and Cheshire manors of Henry de Lacy Earl of Lincoln 24 & 33 Edward 1. Called "the ould milnes" in 1595 in a Rental in the PRO, which suggests that there were then two mills (1). Near Old Mill Farm, a site with no physical evidence. Shown on Greenwood 1819, Bryant 1831 (2).
<1> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, 2/126 1970 (Book). SCH3228.
<2> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 75-6/33 1968 Norris (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.
<3> Various, Cheshire History, 11/58 1983 Bott O J P (Journal/Periodical). SCH811.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH3228 Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. 2/126 1970.
- <2> SCH3293 Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 75-6/33 1968 Norris.
- <3> SCH811 Journal/Periodical: Various. Cheshire History. 11/58 1983 Bott O J P.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 6 7 (point) Possible Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ67NW |
| Civil Parish | WHITLEY, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | HIGHER WHITLEY, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 28 2024 5:13PM