Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEllenroad Ring Mill

Ellenroad Ring Mill

England
List entry 1001958
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ellenroad Ring Mill is a cotton mill located in Royton, Lancashire, dating from the early nineteenth century. The mill is notable as one of the finest surviving examples of a ring frame spinning mill, a building type that represents a significant phase in Lancashire's textile manufacturing history. Its architectural character reflects the industrial development of the region during the period of mechanised cotton production. The structure remains of considerable historical importance as evidence of the technological and economic changes that defined the Industrial Revolution in north-west England.

Ellenroad Ring Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001958. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ellenroad Ring Mill?

Ellenroad Ring Mill is a cotton mill located in Royton, Lancashire, dating from the early nineteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001958.

Who is responsible for protecting Ellenroad Ring Mill?

Ellenroad Ring Mill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1001958.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ellenroad Ring Mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including March Barn Bridge, Rochdale Canal (4.4 km), Bowl barrow 190m NNE of Knarr Barn (6.5 km), Blackstone Edge Roman road See also GREATER MANCHESTER 5 (7.6 km).

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