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Staups Mill

Description and History of Site:-

The remains of derelict buildings can still be seen.Originally known as Starling Mill. Late 18th century water-powered cotton and weaving mill. Stands on Jumble Hole Clough. There is a datestone JH 1812. On 24th September 1896, the embankment at the dam collapsed and released large quantities of water which caused considerable damage.

Owners and tenants of the mill have included
John Horsfall [1805]
James Bent [1834]


Further Reading and References:-

G. Ingle, Yorkshire Cotton, Carnegie, 1997, p.136


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Key Words :- textile mill

Address :- Jumble Hole Clough, Blackshawhead, Todmorden, West Yorkshire
Grid Ref :- SD 9613 2696
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.739009 , Long -2.060150
Local Authority :- Calderdale Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Site derelict - some buildings remaining
Site Dates :- 1805 -
Contributor :- George Ingle - 20 November 2016

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