Monument record 2887/19 - Eaton Bank Mill
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Summary
Documentary evidence for a mill, now demolished. Marked as disused on 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 Gazetteer of East Cheshire Textile mills (1). On os 1st ed. 25" Map and marked as diused (2 & 3).
CgMs Consulting, 2014, Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment. Land North of Eaton Bank, Congleton, Cheshire (Client Report). SCH7647.
<1> Calladine A & Fricker J, 1993, East Cheshire Textile Mills, p. 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 (4)
- --- SCH7647 Client Report: CgMs Consulting. 2014. Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment. Land North of Eaton Bank, Congleton, Cheshire. R3636.
- <1> SCH1093 Book: Calladine A & Fricker J. 1993. East Cheshire Textile Mills. p. 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 867 638 (33m by 43m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ86SE |
| Civil Parish | CONGLETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | EATON, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 23 2014 4:05PM