Ace Mill engine house, Chadderton
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Ace Mill engine house, Chadderton
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 6 Aug 2006
Built in 1914 and used for aircraft manufacture in WW1. Started cotton production in 1919. Architect was P S Stott. Engine was a massive cross compound of 2000 hp by Urmpson & Thompson
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Image Location
Latitude
53.530664
Longitude
-2.157158