Building record 2887/59 - Washford Mill
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Summary
This mill retained and used its water wheel until the mid 20th century, despite them becoming largely redundant elsewhere. Also shown on the 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
Retained and used its water wheel until the mis C20th, despite them becomming largely redundant elsewhere (1). On 1st ed. OS maps (2 & 3).
<1> Calladine A & Fricker J, 1993, East Cheshire Textile Mills, p. 98-9, 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. 98-9, 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 864 635 (14m by 29m) (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 27 2017 12:41PM