Lee , that was fantastic thank you . The more modern replica buildings look like EA river flow gauges . Maybe. I enjoy all your incredible trips - keep on going. Your excellent mate. Rgds Mike
Ant, Thanks for that. Last seen in the late sixties and does not look that different than it does today, Might be a few more paddles missing now. Rust never sleeps. Really needs some TLC before the buildings deuterates further. Wheels all restorable just need the will and a few bob spent on it. Im sure that there would be plenty of folk prepared to spend their spare time restoring this mill I certainly would but are now living 10,000 miles away. Would be great to see water flowing in the leats and the wheels turning. Did not know that there was a third wheel hiding in the bushes. Thanks again Peter.
That was absolutely amazing. Could do with some TLC. Could be made to look so much better. What a beautiful piece of history that was. Thanks for taking me along. Please take care
Fascinating piece of exploration. The buildings appear in a good state of preservation - including window glass - although the water wheels and associated machinery look sadly neglected - perhaps beyond repair. On the Derbyshire Heritage Mills website they are referred to as Sheldon Mills, with a very brief description and map reference. There are many other mills listed - so maybe some worth a visit. Excellent video. Thank you.
Another fascinating video. Beautiful old buildings and water scenery - and I quite agree with you about the resting sheep!! The huge mount of plants around the mill - were they Gunnera (giant rhubarb) or related to it?
@@TrekkingExploration think there was volunteers that tried to restore it but i was told that one of the huge concrete blocks outside had moved so making it not to be able to run again 🤤
Found a bit of info on this and it was known as Ashford bobbin mill. After using it as a bone crushing mill it was used as a timber mill making bobbins for the cotton trade at Cressbrook and Litton with the local ash wood
@@TrekkingExploration I saw that mill too,that one is fully restored and has accommodation for you to stay there,looks alright as well. I googled shacklow mill and then went to Report - - Ashford Bobbin Mill - Derbyshire : March 2023 a bit further down the page and lots of detail was there.
I've walked past the mills a few times with walking groups, but never had time for a good look around. Magpie Mine slough is very nearby upstream though the famous mine works are way up and over the hill! Nice video.
Very nice video that place must have been amazing when it was in running operation it would have been cool to see it running I can only imagine my head what it would have been like seeing all those parts moving and everything it's cool that she'll stand and it's still there for everybody to check out
The two stone blocks could have been used to support bearings that would have allowed a power transmitting line shaft to run acroos the face of the second building. Pulleys and belts could have then been used to drive machinery in that yard.
About a mille up the river is the out fall from Magpie mine which is around 2/3 miles above on the hill you used to be able to see it of A6 which drains the mine maybe something for you to explore the pillars are maybe a line shat to take power to other buildings
Based on the fact it became a “saw mill”, I suspect the two concrete blocks would have been used to support an external drive pulley that would have allowed them to run an “external” bandsaw or similar cutting tool to cut the wood in its “second” life.
Also in Leek there is the water mill on the main Macclesfield Road, literally 0.5 mile out of town. When I lived in North Staffordshire I visited many industrial and transport historical sites. I use gliders and light aircraft to explore disused aviation , transport and industrial sites. I live in Essex now. Been flying and gliding 57 years. John.FAI/BGA 51417.
Correction to Cheddleton Water Mills. They were flint Mills. The water mill in Leek itself is called the Brindley Mill where James Brindley served part or whole of his apprenticeship. I believe they ground corn. Nearby are former silk Mills like the adjacent towns of Congleton and Macclesfield. In Stoke-on-Trent in a place called Etruria named after a place in Italy is the Etruscan Bone Mill. Regards John.
Pppps! The Etruscan Mill situated at the junction of the Cauldon Canal and the Trent and Mersey Canal ground flint and bone and was steam powered. Kind regards. John.
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foreshortening they call it in art Ant, and you seem to have the artist imagination that sees comparisons in everything, as in a poet using metaphor. Much Better than a dry geological scientist using facts and figures! Boring. yawn, yawn. Some of these places would make beautiful cafe's for walkers.
Thanks!
Very kind Phil thanks very much indeed 😃
Wow loved this one Ant 👍🏻it’s amazing how much history is still in place if you know where to look…Victorian engineering at its finest
That was very enjoyable Ant. Thank you.🙂
Lee , that was fantastic thank you . The more modern replica buildings look like EA river flow gauges . Maybe. I enjoy all your incredible trips - keep on going. Your excellent mate. Rgds Mike
Brilliant explore. So much to see. Filming excellent so informative. Thank you Ant. Another fab. Documentary.
Thanks so much Shirley. It was a nice little place to go
Ant,
Thanks for that.
Last seen in the late sixties and does not look that different than it does today, Might be a few more paddles missing now. Rust never sleeps.
Really needs some TLC before the buildings deuterates further. Wheels all restorable just need the will and a few bob spent on it. Im sure that there would be plenty of folk prepared to spend their spare time restoring this mill I certainly would but are now living 10,000 miles away.
Would be great to see water flowing in the leats and the wheels turning. Did not know that there was a third wheel hiding in the bushes.
Thanks again Peter.
Getting Neverending Story vibes from your Sheep/Dragon log😂
Yes that's exactly what I thought when I was describing it 😂
If you go there again, you ought to go a little higher up the river and have a look at Magpie dough which drained the mine of the same lane!
That was absolutely amazing. Could do with some TLC. Could be made to look so much better. What a beautiful piece of history that was. Thanks for taking me along. Please take care
Thank you very much! Its a lovely little spot it wouldnt take much to improve the exteriour
I have to admit that I totally agree with you about the sheep and the sleeping dragon..
It was quite quirky wasn't it? Thanks for watching
such amazing piece of history what a lovely find well done for sharing this
Glad you enjoyed it Jan thank you
Interesting Ant. They look to be undershot wheels, the water parts are known as buckets, blades or paddles. Thanks and take care.
Oh good Paddles was a good guess then :)
Great vid and explore, what a cracking little find, bit unusual to have twin wheels?? needs a bit of work though🤔
Stunningly beautiful place.Would love to travel back in time and see the three wheels in action.
I can see a wonderful restoration project here 😮 if only 😢😊
It would absolutly be amazing to see a future conversion, restoration
Fantastic and amazing..
Thanks for watching 🙂
Great video Ant as usual ,have been a few times myself when the vegetation wasn't so over grown , lovely place cheers
Fascinating piece of exploration. The buildings appear in a good state of preservation - including window glass - although the water wheels and associated machinery look sadly neglected - perhaps beyond repair. On the Derbyshire Heritage Mills website they are referred to as Sheldon Mills, with a very brief description and map reference. There are many other mills listed - so maybe some worth a visit. Excellent video. Thank you.
I went there a couple of years ago, superb quiet place, surprising how things have grown
I'd like to go back in winter to see the diffrence
@@TrekkingExploration It was December 2022 when we went, I wouldn't mind going back to take another look. I took quite a few photos
I randomly discovered this mill on a circular route starting at magpie mine.
I need to go to Magpie Mine
Another fascinating video. Beautiful old buildings and water scenery - and I quite agree with you about the resting sheep!! The huge mount of plants around the mill - were they Gunnera (giant rhubarb) or related to it?
Great Vid Ant ... Water wheel looks very interesting with the gear around it driving the cog, Not seen hat before !! Thanks for sharing.
Its an interesting little spot isnt it? Thanks for watching :)
Very enjoyable ❤
Very kind thank you :)
Fascinating explore, enjoyed watching that, thanks 👍
Glad you enjoyed it thankyou
That was a classic, Ant. That beautiful little area should be properly maintained (and hopefully at least partly restored) as it is a real treasure.
Thanks Jim. It looks to be in good condition really
@@TrekkingExploration think there was volunteers that tried to restore it but i was told that one of the huge concrete blocks outside had moved so making it not to be able to run again 🤤
Fantastic, Ant. Crying out to be renovated! But it's quite interesting like that!
It's a lovely little place isn't it?
@@TrekkingExploration yes Ant!
Wonderful location & images!
Thank you for watching 🙂
Found a bit of info on this and it was known as Ashford bobbin mill.
After using it as a bone crushing mill it was used as a timber mill making bobbins for the cotton trade at Cressbrook and Litton with the local ash wood
I found information on Ashford Mill although it was on another Mill in Ashford in the Water
@@TrekkingExploration I saw that mill too,that one is fully restored and has accommodation for you to stay there,looks alright as well.
I googled shacklow mill and then went to Report - - Ashford Bobbin Mill - Derbyshire : March 2023 a bit further down the page and lots of detail was there.
Another excellent video Ant I really enjoyed this one.
Glad to hear it John thank you
Another great series, thanks Ant.
Glad you enjoyed it Jon
I've walked past the mills a few times with walking groups, but never had time for a good look around. Magpie Mine slough is very nearby upstream though the famous mine works are way up and over the hill! Nice video.
Magpie Mine is one place i have yet to visit. I bet thats lovely for a sunrise
Wonderful so interesting
Thanks for watching
Very nice video that place must have been amazing when it was in running operation it would have been cool to see it running I can only imagine my head what it would have been like seeing all those parts moving and everything it's cool that she'll stand and it's still there for everybody to check out
That would have been really nice and noisy at the same time. I'll go back in winter for less foilage and hopfully flowing water
The two stone blocks could have been used to support bearings that would have allowed a power transmitting line shaft to run acroos the face of the second building. Pulleys and belts could have then been used to drive machinery in that yard.
About a mille up the river is the out fall from Magpie mine which is around 2/3 miles above on the hill you used to be able to see it of A6 which drains the mine maybe something for you to explore the pillars are maybe a line shat to take power to other buildings
Thanks to Ant for another great watch. That would not be good place to walk around in the dark --- talk about slips, trips and falls.....
I agree i was being very cautious underfoot
@@TrekkingExploration Thats good to hear, we would hate to see you in a video with a couple of crutches and a cast on your leg............ OUCH
Based on the fact it became a “saw mill”, I suspect the two concrete blocks would have been used to support an external drive pulley that would have allowed them to run an “external” bandsaw or similar cutting tool to cut the wood in its “second” life.
Another good vid 👌 ant almost eery in a way
Thanks very much Matt
the stone pillars for a pulley wheels
Thanks for watching Robin :)
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Very kind. Thankyou for watching
Hello Ant - Why are you following / crossing the River Wye??? He he - sorry bad joke 😄🚂🚂🚂
Wye did you do that? 😂🤗😂
I do like a nice watermill. Thanks for sharing this one Ant. Would they not also have used powdered bone in the production of bone china?
Thankyou. Yes quite possibly
Very interesting, although I feel badly for the third wheel. And is Ashford actually in the water?
Its a peculiar village name with only the river flowing through
Great video. What do you use for handheld camera work?
Mostly a GoPro
@@TrekkingExplorationcool thank you
Should have nipped into Thornbrige tap room
Was this an undershot wheel ?
Do you know if that's the original water wheel Ant
I believe all 3 are
@@TrekkingExploration Great peace of engineering are them wheels Ant built to last
Cheddleton Mill near Leek in Staffordshire is well worth a visit. I believe another bone grinder for the Potteries. On the Cauldon Canal.
I was up there not long ago too. I'll get onto that today as i need to go back to Leek at some point too
Also in Leek there is the water mill on the main Macclesfield Road, literally 0.5 mile out of town.
When I lived in North Staffordshire I visited many industrial and transport historical sites.
I use gliders and light aircraft to explore disused aviation , transport and industrial sites.
I live in Essex now.
Been flying and gliding 57 years.
John.FAI/BGA 51417.
Correction to Cheddleton Water Mills. They were flint Mills.
The water mill in Leek itself is called the Brindley Mill where James Brindley served part or whole of his apprenticeship. I believe they ground corn.
Nearby are former silk Mills like the adjacent towns of Congleton and Macclesfield.
In Stoke-on-Trent in a place called Etruria named after a place in Italy is the Etruscan Bone Mill.
Regards John.
Pppps! The Etruscan Mill situated at the junction of the Cauldon Canal and the Trent and Mersey Canal ground flint and bone and was steam powered.
Kind regards. John.
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Thanks Ant.😂
Thanks very much for watching
foreshortening they call it in art Ant, and you seem to have the artist imagination that sees comparisons in everything, as in a poet using metaphor. Much Better than a dry geological scientist using facts and figures! Boring. yawn, yawn. Some of these places would make beautiful cafe's for walkers.
It would make a nice conversion into something wouldnt it? Then also getting an exterior restoration