Building record 2887/25 - Higer Washford Mill
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Summary
Only the Engine House survives from this Mill. Marked 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.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Engine House survives as a free standing brick built enclosure at ground floor/basement level. Probably housed a low capacity, vertical cylinder engine. (1). On 1st ed. OS 25" & 6" Maps (2 & 3).
<1> Calladine A & Fricker J, 1993, East Cheshire Textile Mills, p.100-1, 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.100-1, 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 866 637 (32m by 22m) (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
Mar 18 2014 2:12PM