Greenup's Mill, Sowerby Bridge
From Graces Guide
Built c.1793 for William Greenup, with mid 19thC additions and alterations Interior: cast-iron columns, reportedly post-1840. The 1793 date was given by George Greenup (son of William Greenup) at an enquiry of 1834. The mill was water-powered and used for wool-carding, spinning and filling. [1]
Described as the earliest know integrated woollen mill in Yorkshire. 'Built shortly before 1792 as part of Sowerby Bridge Mills, Warley'[2]
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