Monument record 2887/24 - High Bank Mill
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Summary
Documentary evidence for a mill, now demolished.
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.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Listed in the gazetteer of East Cheshire Mills (1)
University of Manchester Archaeological Unit, 2005, Buildings to the Rear of Nos 74, 76 and 78 Lawton Street, Congleton; an Archaeological and Historical Survey of late 18th and 19th Century Workers' Cottages., R2565 (Client Report). SCH4729.
<1> Calladine A & Fricker J, 1993, East Cheshire Textile Mills, p. 162 (Book). SCH1093.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SCH4729 Client Report: University of Manchester Archaeological Unit. 2005. Buildings to the Rear of Nos 74, 76 and 78 Lawton Street, Congleton; an Archaeological and Historical Survey of late 18th and 19th Century Workers' Cottages.. R2565. N/A. B1281. R2565.
- <1> SCH1093 Book: Calladine A & Fricker J. 1993. East Cheshire Textile Mills. p. 162.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 862 628 (19m by 27m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ86SE |
| Civil Parish | CONGLETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CONGLETON, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
Record last edited
Dec 28 2023 11:43AM