Remains of Mytholm Mill

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Remains of Mytholm Mill

Image: © Phil Champion Taken: 27 Dec 2005

Demolition of Mytholm Mill began in December 2005. The original Mytholm Mill was constructed about 1789 by James King. Over the next 200 years the complex was used for a variety of purposes including cotton manufacturing and later as an engineering works. In 2005 planning permission was granted for redevelopment of the site for housing and business units. Demolition of Mytholm Mill began in December 2005. By the end of the month most of the buildings had been demolished. The building shown here was a wheel-house supplied by water from two dams on the wooded hillside behind. The history of the site is explored at http://www.charlestownhistory.org.uk/mytholm.html

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