Key Words :- textile mill

Address :- Saddleworth, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Grid Ref :- SD 9604 0494
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.541089 , Long -2.061225
Local Authority :- Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Site demolished or no longer extant
Site Condition :- Site cleared - no above ground remains visible
Site Dates :- 1811? - by 1890

Description and History of Site:-
A mill for mule spinning existed in this area in 1811. A new mill was built in 1823 and in 1833 had a 12 hp steam engine and was still being used for mule spinning. Original mill run by George Buckley with 1823 mill built by John Buckley. He let part of the mill to a variety of tenants over the years. Not shown on the OS mapping of 1890 or thereafrter

Further Reading and References:-
Ingle G Yorkshire Cotton 1997

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