List of mills in Shaw and Crompton

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Following a building boom during the 1860s–1870s, Crompton became a major mill town, dominated by large rectangular brick-built cotton mills.

This is a list of textile factories that have existed in Shaw and Crompton, formerly of Lancashire and now in Greater Manchester, England.

From the Industrial Revolution until the 20th century, Crompton (as it was then mainly known) was a major centre of textile manufacture, particularly cotton spinning. During this period, it was dominated by large rectangular brick-built factories, some of which still remain today as warehouses or distribution centres. The town has seen forty-eight separate textile factories built within its boundaries.

Additional images

• Demolition of 105-year-old Dawn mill began in July 2006 and was completed in September. The land was then redeveloped for construction of a new ASDA supermarket.
  Demolition of 105-year-old Dawn mill began in July 2006 and was completed in September. The land was then redeveloped for construction of a new ASDA supermarket.
• Duke Mill with its original reservoir as seen from the east side of the building. The reservoir today is separately owned and used for licensed fishing.
  Duke Mill with its original reservoir as seen from the east side of the building. The reservoir today is separately owned and used for licensed fishing.
• Briar Mill:The Manchester Metrolink was extended to Shaw and Crompton in December 2012, the tram stop is in front of the mill.
  Briar Mill:The Manchester Metrolink was extended to Shaw and Crompton in December 2012, the tram stop is in front of the mill.

See also

• List of mills in Oldham
• List of mills in Chadderton

External links

• Cottontown.org website
• Spinningtheweb.org website