Monument record 2887/16 - Daneside Mill
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Summary
Now demolished mill listed in the Gazetteer of East Cheshire Textile Mills. 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 and Howty Brook.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A water powered mill, with additional support from a steam engine. A 'Rotative, Side Lever Independent' engine was installed by Jesse Drakeford before 1809 (1). Marked as a silk mill on OS 1st ed. Maps (2 & 3).
<1> Calladine A & Fricker J, 1993, East Cheshire Textile Mills, p. 59, 65, 162 (Book). SCH1093.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1881-2, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 6 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2474.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH1093 Book: Calladine A & Fricker J. 1993. East Cheshire Textile Mills. p. 59, 65, 162.
- <2> 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.
- <3> 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.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 857 632 (41m by 36m) (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