Mills in Chadderton
| Name | Architect | Location | Built | Demolished | Served (Years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn | |||||
| Busk | |||||
| Olive | |||||
| Britannia | |||||
| Westwood | |||||
| Cocker Diamond Rope Works Irk |
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| Notes: Diamond Ropeworks, Royton Also known as Cocker Mill and Irk Mill. Built earlier than 1832 originally. Used for fustian cutting by 1891 and taken over in 1897 by Hardman, Ingham & Dawson Ltd for rope and twine making. This ceased following a fire in 1983 and it was taken over in 1975 by Sammy-Woodland Ltd for scarf manufacture. Finally closed 1994 and demolished 1995. The steam engine was saved and is at Bolton. Information from Gurr & Hunt – The Cotton Mills of Oldham (a must have) | |||||
| Rosa mill burnt down in 2007 | |||||
| Name | Architect | Location | Built | Demolished | Served (Years) |
| Fernhurst Mill | later occupied by Constellation, a luggage manufacturer. (Earmarked for demolition in 2011) | ||||
| Kent Mill. Victoria Street. Demolished | junior school built on the land. | ||||
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