| Description | These two linear, purpose built warehouses date from the late 19th to early 20th century. They both seem to have been built within a few years of each other. Movement of goods was via exterior taking in doors to all floors, and internally through trapdoors between the floors in both warehouses. Both warehouses were linked via a large square jambed door, allowing the movement of goods between the warehouses. The substantial size of the beams and joists in the warehouses indicates the floors were designed and built to carry a heavy load from the storage of goods (ASWYAS, 2005). The engine house fronting Bowling Back Lane is the only surviving part of the original mid 19th century worsted mill. Although derelict when surveyed, parts of the engine bed, cast iron transmission boxes, cast iron beams, the stone stairs between the floors and some timber wall panelling survive. |