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Mellor Mill Ruins

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Mellor Mill Ruins

Name: Mellor Mill Ruins
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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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2. Marple Locks – Roman Lakes, Marple loop from Marple Bridge

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3. Marple Locks – The Torrs Millennium Walkway loop from New Mills Central

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Ian Delve

February 10, 2022

Mellor Mill, also known as Bottom's Mill, was a six-story cotton mill in Marple, Greater Manchester built by Samuel Oldknow in 1793. This was a six-storey, 42-foot (13 m) wide and 210-foot (64 m) long mill with additional three-storey wings making it 400 feet (120 m) in all. The mill was built for Samuel Oldknow and used to spin coarse counts. It was originally driven by the Wellington water wheel. The River Goyt, and with it the then county boundary between Derbyshire and Cheshire was diverted and a weir built, the leat fed a millpond that in later times was named the Roman Lakes. This in turn fed a second mill pond along with water from reservoir in Linnet Clough. Supplementary power was provided by a second exterior wheel known as the Waterloo wheel. The Mill reached its peak production in 1804, when 10,080 spindles were operating and around 550 people were employed. It was destroyed by fire in 1892

Zena

February 18, 2025

When visiting Mellor Mill Ruins in Marple, wear sturdy footwear, as the paths can be uneven and muddy, especially after rain. Take time to explore the information boards—they provide great historical context about the mill and Samuel Oldknow’s industrial legacy. For the best experience, combine your visit with a walk along the Peak Forest Canal or the River Goyt for stunning scenery!

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