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Grade U

Brooklands Mill

English Street WN7 3EH, Leigh

Listed Date: 02/01/2025
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At Risk: No

Description

Brooklands Mill was built in brick in 1893 on the south bank of the Bridgewater Canal. It is of five storeys with a water tower, engine house and chimney. The mill was powered by a 1,200 h.p. cross-compound steam engine supplied by J & E Wood of Bolton.

In 1953, the mill began spinning rayon, and in 1958 it became part of Combined English Mills. The mill closed in 1967.

Now (2025) multiple business occupancy

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