Diamond Ropeworks, Royton
A steam- and water-powered rope mill and textile mill in the historic county of Lancashire, England.
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Also known as Cocker Mill and Irk Mill. Built earlier than 1832 originally. Used for fustian cutting by 1891 and taken over in 1897 by Hardman, Ingham & Dawson Ltd for rope and twine making. This ceased following a fire in 1983 and it was taken over in 1975 by Sammy-Woodland Ltd for scarf manufacture. Finally closed 1994 and demolished 1995. The steam engine was saved and is at Bolton. The Shaw/Royton border was altered post demolition so the housing development that replaced it is officially in Royton.
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| Alternative names | Cocker Mill |
| Power source | Steam, Water |
| Mill type | Watermill |
| Mill function | Rope mill, Textile mill |
| Archive ID | 13890 |
| Location | Royton |
| Historic county | Lancashire |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| NGR | SD 929 081 |
| Latitude/longitude | 53.56987600, -2.10840200 |
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