Grade II
Western No.2 Mill (Also known as Eckersley's Mills)
Swan Meadow Road, Wigan
Description
Integrated cotton mill now in a poor condition, seriously at-risk.
Western No 2, dated 1888 is an integrated mill comprising a spinning block with boiler house, engine house and chimney, winding and beaming rooms. Its weaving shed has been demolished. The four-storey spinning block is built of common brick with sandstone dressings and has a concealed roof. Its two-storey winding and beaming rooms have a deep basement. Its chimney has a plinth of blue engineering brick and tapered octagonal shaft.
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A great article by Martin Holden
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Courtesy of Ron Hunt and wiganworld, lots of images of the Mills, the workers, and memories - Link
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More images from an illegal visit - Link
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