Monument record MDR9606 - Park Mill (site of), Grosvenor Avenue, Sawley
Type and Period (1)
- LACE FACTORY (Early 20th Century - 1920 AD to 1920 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Park Mill was built in Grosvenor Avenue, Sawley in 1920 for Roper & Sons, lace manufacturers. After they left in 1925 it was taken over by Cowburns (a mineral water manufacturer) until, during the Second World War, it was taken over by Rolls Royce. After the war it became the Sawley Packaging Company until its demolition, probably in around the early 1980s, to build houses. No trace remains. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR19409 Unpublished document: Reedman, K. 2004. Information regarding several sites in Long Eaton, received via e-mail.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 47422 31953 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LONG EATON, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 13 2015 5:08PM