Welcome to the web site of Mellor Archaeological Trust
Bottoms Hall farm buildings in the foreground with the Hall itself behind.
The river Goyt and Strines Road can be seen beyond (1987)
Installation of the Samuel Oldknow Date stone at Mellor Mill
Background: A piece of oval stonework was built into the triangular pediment that topped Mellor Mill. This stone was carved with Oldknow's initials, a weaver’s shuttle and the year 1790, reflecting the year that construction of the mill commenced.
Bob Humphrey –Taylor writes: A replica of this mill date stone was installed at Mellor Mill last Tuesday, 12th February 2019. This installation was supervised by Judith and Eddy Wilshaw on my behalf as I was on a flight to Portugal for the STORM project.
Old Vicarage Site
Mellor Mill 1792-1892
Shaw Cairn
Where is Mellor?
Now on the edge of Stockport in Greater Manchester, Mellor's location is historically important.Â
On the south-west and north-west, it is bordered by the two great rivers, Goyt and Etherow, which drain the SW Peak District and join to form the Mersey at the lowest point of Mellor.
On the east, a high ridge overlooks a valley, behind which is Kinder Scout. Three spurs, separated by brooks, project west from the ridge.
Click for a local map and directions.
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