Watermills · North West England
Bollington Mill
In or near Rostherne.
Bollington Mill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hale · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bollington Mill, the nearest railway station is Hale, located 4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is WA14 4TJ. Entry to the mill is free.
About
Bollington Mill is a Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1121942). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details SJ 78 NW DUNHAM MASSEY BRICK KILN LANE 6/75 Bollington Mill 2.4.74 G.V. II Corn mill. 1860's. Brick with slate roof. 5 x 2 bays with 5 storeys, built across the River Bollin and once powered by an undershot waterwheel. Central bay projects slightly and has a small gablet. Double corbel-banded eaves and hipped roof. Window surrounds with segmental arches, keystones and rusticated jambs all in painted brick. A later lean-to addition in timber and iron obscures the original rusticated doorway. The side elevations have similar window treatment and there is a C20 lean-to against the left side. The rear is more plain, omitting the window elaborations but including an arched opening with rusticated voussoirs and keystone over the mill leat which is still intact. Listing NGR: SJ7302087119 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 212833 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bollington Mill is a watermill located in the West Midlands. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3802, -2.4070
- District
- Trafford
- Parish
- Dunham Massey
- Postcode
- WA14 4TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Altrincham and Sale West
- Nearest railway station
- Hale — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26415082 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bollington Mill?
- Bollington Mill is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA14 4TJ), in the parish of Dunham Massey.
- What is Bollington Mill?
- Bollington Mill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bollington Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Hale, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA14 4TJ.
- Is Bollington Mill a listed building?
- Bollington Mill is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bollington Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Bollington Mill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bollington Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Hale, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA14 4TJ.