Building record 2887/32 - Park Mill

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Summary

A two storey weaving mill built by Charles Townley in 1825, typical of early textile mill architecture. Probably constructed on a speculative basis for lease or sale. 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 Brook.

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Full Description

A two storied weaving mill built by Charles Townley in 1825. Builder by trade and probably constructed on a speculative basis for lease or sale. Conforms to the standard format of construction, which is generally viewed as typical of early textile mill architecture. Photo on page 45 (1). On OS 1st ed. 6" and 25" maps (2 & 3).


<1> Calladine A & Fricker J, 1993, East Cheshire Textile Mills, p. 43, 45, 66, 161 & 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> Book: Calladine A & Fricker J. 1993. East Cheshire Textile Mills. p. 43, 45, 66, 161 & 162.
  • <2> 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> 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 862 629 (46m by 17m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ86SE
Civil Parish CONGLETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County CONGLETON, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Dec 28 2023 11:43AM