Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOakmount Mill engine and engine house, Wiseman Street

Oakmount Mill engine and engine house, Wiseman Street

England
List entry 1005084
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Oakmount Mill engine and engine house is a listed industrial structure located on Wiseman Street in Lancashire, England. The engine house survives as evidence of the region's textile manufacturing heritage, dating from the nineteenth century when steam power became integral to mill operations across Lancashire. The structure represents the technological developments of the Industrial Revolution period, specifically the adoption of mechanical engines to drive the machinery of cotton or woollen production. As a designated ancient monument, the engine and engine house remain significant as physical testimony to Lancashire's role as a centre of industrial innovation and manufacturing during the industrial era.

Oakmount Mill engine and engine house, Wiseman Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005084. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Oakmount Mill engine and engine house, Wiseman Street?

Oakmount Mill engine and engine house is a listed industrial structure located on Wiseman Street in Lancashire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005084.

Who is responsible for protecting Oakmount Mill engine and engine house, Wiseman Street?

Oakmount Mill engine and engine house, Wiseman Street 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 1005084.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oakmount Mill engine and engine house, Wiseman Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ice house at Towneley Hall (2.4 km), Warren at Everage Clough 450m north east of New Copy Farm (3 km), Spigot mortar (Blacker Bombard) position (4 km).

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