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Higher Broad Clough Mill
Hob Uid: 1585356
Location : Lancashire Rossendale Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : SD8678924285
Summary : Higher Broad Clough Mill, also known as Old Engine, is first documented in 1832 as a water-powered woollen mill. At that date, it was owned by John Lord, but was not occupied. It is marked as a cotton mill on the Ordnance Survey first edition 1:10,560 map of 1849, which depicts a large factory block with a reservoir immediately to the north. By 1864, when the mill was damaged by a fire, it was occupied by James Hargreaves, and used as a waste mill; another fire that started in the 'devil hole' was reported in 1868, although no great damage was caused. The waterwheel was removed from the mill circa 1932, at which date the mill was still occupied by James Hargreaves. In 1936, the mill was taken over by Rayondale Fabrics Ltd, manufacturers of dress fabrics from artificial yarn. The mill was advertised for sale in 1978, described as a traditional building with reception area and a modern single-storey building with excellent facilities. Extant.
More information : Higher Broad Clough Mill, also known as Old Engine, is first documented in 1832 as a water-powered woollen mill. At that date, it was owned by John Lord, but was not occupied. It is marked as a cotton mill on the Ordnance Survey first edition 1:10,560 map of 1849, which depicts a large factory block with a reservoir immediately to the north. By 1864, when the mill was damaged by a fire, it was occupied by James Hargreaves, and used as a waste mill; another fire that started in the 'devil hole' was reported in 1868, although no great damage was caused. The waterwheel was removed from the mill circa 1932, at which date the mill was still occupied by James Hargreaves. In 1936, the mill was taken over by Rayondale Fabrics Ltd, manufacturers of dress fabrics from artificial yarn. The mill was advertised for sale in 1978, described as a traditional building with reception area and a modern single-storey building with excellent facilities. Extant. (1)

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Source details : LTM0963
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Built by 1832
Monument End Date : 1832
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Monument Type : Woollen Mill, Watermill
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Victorian
Display Date : Change of use by 1849
Monument End Date : 1849
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Monument Type : Cotton Mill, Watermill
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Victorian
Display Date : Damaged by fire 1864q
Monument End Date : 1864
Monument Start Date : 1864
Monument Type : Cotton Waste Works, Watermill
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Victorian
Display Date : Damaged by fire 1868
Monument End Date : 1868
Monument Start Date : 1868
Monument Type : Cotton Waste Works, Watermill
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Early 20th Century
Display Date : Altered 1932
Monument End Date : 1932
Monument Start Date : 1932
Monument Type : Cotton Waste Works
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Mid 20th Century
Display Date : 1936 change of use
Monument End Date : 1936
Monument Start Date : 1936
Monument Type : Artificial Textile Factory
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Lancashire)
External Cross Reference Number : PRN7526
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SD 82 SE 43
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Activity type : THEMATIC SURVEY
Start Date : 2008-01-01
End Date : 2010-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Higher Broad Clough Mill