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Washwheel Mill Chimney

Washwheel Mill Chimney

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Washwheel Mill Chimney

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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Ian Delve

May 21, 2022

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Washwheel Mill (Lower Works at Washwheel) built in the latter half of the 19th century, was used primarily as a bleachworks for the bleaching of cotton waste. It had a …

Wes Fortune

April 25, 2025

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Kamoot will send you up the right hand side of the river, cross here it is much easier. Aldo the path just before this area is non existent unless you are a dog or a dear 🤣 try and head down the hill as soon as possible

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Elevation 230 m

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