Museums · East Midlands
Masson Mill
In or near Matlock Bath.
Masson Mill — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Cromford · 0.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Masson Mill is a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Masson Mill is a historical site that showcases the heritage of the textile industry. Visitors can explore the museum and learn about the processes and machinery used in textile production.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Matlock Woods SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Masson Mill is a museum located in the East Midlands. This former cotton mill showcases the region's industrial heritage and is a designated Scheduled Monument.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
Following the invention of the flying shuttle for weaving cotton in 1733 the demand for spun cotton increased enormously in England. Machines for carding and spinning had already been developed but were inefficient and the cotton produced was of insufficient quality to form the warp of the weave. In 1769, Arkwright patented a water frame to use the extra power of a water mill. His first mill was the Cromford Mill in 1771. Masson Mill is the third, and was built close by to take advantage of the greater water flow from the River Derwent. Constructed in brick on a gritstone with stone quoins and window dressings, the original 21 bay 5 storey building was 43.8 metres long and 8.4 metres wide.…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.1128, -1.5616
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Matlock Bath
- Postcode
- DE4 3PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Phone
- 01629 581001
- Nearest railway station
- Cromford — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.massonmills.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Masson Mill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Masson Mill?
- Masson Mill is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 3PY), in the parish of Matlock Bath.
- What is Masson Mill?
- Masson Mill — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Masson Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Cromford, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 3PY.
- Who owns Masson Mill?
- Masson Mill is owned by Arkwright.
- Is Masson Mill a protected site?
- Yes — Masson Mill is part of the Matlock Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Masson Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Cromford, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 3PY.