Birtle Dene Mill, Cheesden Valley
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Birtle Dene Mill, Cheesden Valley
Image: © John Westhead Taken: 13 May 2018
Wall edge of Birtle Dene Mill. The mill itself was a large complex built in 1824 and owned by the Ramsbottom family for most of its life. This was a full-scale 4-storey cotton spinning mill and weaving shed, The mill produced its own gas and was powered by a large waterwheel and auxiliary engine.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.618762
Longitude
-2.254388