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North Mill, Belper

A water-powered cotton mill in the historic county of Derbyshire, England.

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Built in 1804 by William Strutt to replace an earlier cotton mill on the same site which was destroyed by fire. It had a breastshot waterwheel. It is now a museum and part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

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Alternative names Belper North Mill
Power source Water
Mill type Watermill
River Derwent
Mill function Cotton mill
Archive ID 4530
Location Belper
Historic county Derbyshire
Country England, United Kingdom
NGR SK 346 481
Latitude/longitude 53.02902238, -1.48983973

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