Kirk Mill, Cotton mill in Chipping, Lancashire, England.
Kirk Mill stands as a Grade II listed building with a large water wheel measuring 32 feet in diameter on the banks of Chipping Brook.
The site originated as a corn mill in 1544 before being converted into a cotton spinning factory during the 1780s industrial development of Lancashire.
The mill represents early industrial innovation in Lancashire, functioning as one of the first Arkwright-type cotton mills that shaped regional manufacturing methods.
The building underwent extensive renovation work in 2011, including complete roof replacement and structural improvements to maintain its historical integrity.
The water wheel continued generating electricity for local homes until the 1940s, long after the mill ceased cotton production in 1886.
Location: Chipping
GPS coordinates: 53.88680,-2.57850
Latest update: March 13, 2025 17:46
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