Dob Wheel Mill, Smallbridge, Rochdale
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The photograph on this page of Dob Wheel Mill, Smallbridge, Rochdale by Alan Murray-Rust as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 8 Apr 2022
Probably one of the earliest surviving textile mills in the Rochdale area, originally water powered, dating to the late 18th century. Listed Grade II. The original building on the left, later augmented by a new brick built mill, right. Beyond this can just be seen the boiler house which carries the date 1854.
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