Mill Island, Nantwich
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Mill Island, Nantwich
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 1 Apr 2017
This is the site of a former water mill, evidence for which dates from the 6th century and there were mill buildings here from the 13th century. The island which creates two channels on the River Weaver near the centre of the town is artificial allowing the creation of a mill stream to power the water wheel. The last mill building, a four storey structure, was destroyed by fire in 1970 and all that remains now is this small bridge.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.066244
Longitude
-2.524215