Building record MDR10423 - Hill Square, Darley Abbey, Derby
Type and Period (2)
- WORKERS COTTAGE (Georgian - 1800 AD? to 1830 AD?)
- TERRACE (Georgian - 1800 AD? to 1830 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- World Heritage Site
Full Description
Boar's Head Cotton Mill Complex and Associated Housing, Darley Abbey. Thomas Evans began the mill building programme in 1782, and in order to attract an adequate work force to his new enterprise he created a new village, complete with school and other amenities. The Workers Housing: this includes unlisted Hill Square. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR19527 Bibliographic reference: Fowkes, D (ed.). 2003. Derbyshire Industrial Archaeology. A Gazetteer of Sites. Part VII. City of Derby.. p 56.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 35229 38402 (53m by 34m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DERBY, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE |
| World Heritage Site | Derwent Valley Mills |
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Record last edited
Nov 29 2023 9:30AM