Holmbridge Mill
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Basic information
- Name
- Holmbridge Mill.
- Township
- Cartworth.
- Civil Parish
- Holmfirth.
- Country
- West Yorkshire.
- Type of record
- A.
- NMRfn
- 63194.
- NGR
- SE 120 066.
- UTM
- 53.55589042, -1.82033143
Description
Established in mid 1790s as water-powered scribbling and fulling mill. Near-contemporary plan shows first mill as small three-storeyed building: ground floor had pair of waterwheels and fulling stocks, first floor had scribbling engines and a slubbing billy, together with a single-room dwelling; attic used for wool storage. Later rebuilding on a larger scale, in 1823 and in c1840, involved demolition of original mill and addition of steam power. Resulting mill of four storeys and twelve bays with collar-truss roof. Fully integrated working achieved with addition of powerloom weaving shed in late 1850s. Site grew in 20th century with addition of sheds and other buildings.
Ortophotographic map
Aerial photographic view of Holmbridge Mill (Cartworth, West Yorkshire).
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