Cheadle Lower Mill

Cheadle Lower Mill is an industrial building in Greater Manchester featuring traditional brick construction and architectural elements from its manufacturing period. The structure displays the characteristic features of 19th-century factory buildings that once dominated the local landscape.

The building began as a water-powered corn mill in the 12th century and later transformed into a chemical plant producing chlorine bleaching agents for Manchester's dye industry. This change shows how factories adapted to new industrial needs over time.

The mill represents the industrial past of Greater Manchester, showing how important the region was for textile production during the Industrial Revolution. Visitors can see today how such buildings shaped daily life and work in this area.

The site sits in an already developed urban area and is easy to reach via existing transport routes. Visitors should be aware that the building is undergoing renovation work, so access may be limited or require permission from the current owners.

A major fire in 2017 damaged the building and four partially built houses on the site. This fire significantly altered the planned residential conversion of the location.

Location: Cheadle

GPS coordinates: 53.39780,-2.21884

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:00