Monument record 2887/29 - Meadow Mill

Meadow mill was built in 1860, probably for silk throwing. Due to the collapse of the silk industry, the mill was converted for fustian cutting by Thomas and John Sheperd of Royton (1) A good example of a mid Victorian silk mill. It comprised three brick built storeys 14 by 3 bays, with a pitched slate roof. The windows were rectangular with stone sills and lintels. A stone plaque on the south frontage bears the year of construction (2). On OS 1st ed. 6" and 25" Maps (3 & 4).

<1> Calladine A & Fricker J, 1993, East Cheshire Textile Mills, p. 84, 103-5, 138, 162 (Book). SCH1093.

<2> Ashmore, O, 1982, The Industrial Archaeology of North West England, p. 35 (Book). SCH3181.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1881-2, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 6 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2474.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.