Old Brass Mill, the Shallows, Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset

Photograph taken 02 February 2008 © Lorna Freeman. Source Historic England Archive ref: 485129

A former brass mill that was built in the 18th century and was working until 1924. The brass industry was very important in this area. It began in the early years of the industrial revolution with 2 brass mills that were established by Abraham Darby of Ironbridge. The Saltford mill is an important survivor of this industry.

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Bath and North East Somerset Saltford

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Georgian (1714 - 1836)

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This mill was originally known as Jumble Hole Mill. It was first mentioned in 1788. Between 1815 and 1826 it was owned by Christopher Rawden who owned several mills in the locality. On 11th August 1899 the mill was destroyed by fire. This photograph could have been taken after the fire. The mill was altered and extended during the 19th and 20th century. The 1947 Yorkshire textile Industry directory has an entry for Jumble Hole Mill:
'Cocker and Co (1929) Ltd. (bleaching, dyeing and finishing of blacks and colours; rayons; crepes; cashmeres; brocades; muslins)
Cockers closed in the 1950s, but the mill was later used for silk dyeing.

Old Brass Mill, the Shallows, Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset

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