Building record 2887/4 - Bath Vale Mill
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Full Description
This was one of only three sites in Congleton at which silk spinning was taking place in the mid C19th. By 1834, powered weaving had been introduced through Charles and William Vaudrey (1 & 5). Cotton mills shown on the first edition OS (6" & 25") at this NGR (2 & 3). Former cotton mill comprising of three storeys, brick built with a stone-faced front. Row of five cottages to the south east, with three storeys at the front and two to the rear (4).
<1> Calladine A & Fricker J, 1993, East Cheshire Textile Mills, p. 74, 111, 162 (Book). SCH1093.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1881-2, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 6 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2474.
<4> Ashmore, O, 1982, The Industrial Archaeology of North West England, p. 36 (Book). SCH3181.
<5> Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England (RCHME), 1992?, Textile Mills In Congleton, R2660 (Report). SCH4826.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SCH1093 Book: Calladine A & Fricker J. 1993. East Cheshire Textile Mills. p. 74, 111, 162.
- <2> SCH2462 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile.
- <3> SCH2474 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1881-2. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 6 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 6 inches to 1 mile.
- <4> SCH3181 Book: Ashmore, O. 1982. The Industrial Archaeology of North West England. p. 36.
- <5> SCH4826 Report: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England (RCHME). 1992?. Textile Mills In Congleton. R2660. R2660.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Event - Intervention: Bath Vale Works, Congleton, Cheshire. Archaeological Watching Brief Report (Ref: 73900) (ECH4668)
- Event - Survey: East Cheshire Textile Mills Survey (ECH3458)
- Event - Survey: Mill House, Bath Vale Works, Congleton. An archaeological Building Survey of a 19th Century Textile Mill Building. (ECH4478)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 873 632 (252m by 138m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ86SE |
| Civil Parish | CONGLETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BUGLAWTON, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 2 2020 12:52PM