Monument record 2887/6 - Bridge Mill
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Summary
Now demolished Mill shown on the 1st edition OS 6" (1881-82) and 25" (1875) maps of Cheshire.
The arrival of the silk industry in the 1750's brought new prosperity and growth to Congleton with up to thirty four mills operating in the town using the River Dane & Howty Brook.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Listed in the gazeteer of East Cheshire Textile Mills (1). Mill shown at this NGR on 1st ed. OS maps (6" & 25") (2 & 3).
<1> Calladine A & Fricker J, 1993, East Cheshire Textile Mills, p. 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.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH1093 Book: Calladine A & Fricker J. 1993. East Cheshire Textile Mills. p. 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.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 857 633 (36m by 35m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ86SE |
| Civil Parish | CONGLETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CONGLETON, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 23 2024 2:52PM