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Thanks poppy, I have since found this. I assume they were the 1,2, and 3 mills to which you referer Western Mill No.1 Stott and Sons Wigan SD 576 050 53°32′24″N 2°38′28″W 1883 Standing 130
Notes: Western Number 1 is one of a group of mills designed by A H Stott for Farington Eckersley close to Wigan Pier. It is an integrated mill with a spinning block with integral engine house, chimney, reeling and winding rooms, weaving shed and warehouse. It is dated 1884 on the parapet above the entrance bay. The spinning block is built in red brick with a plinth of blue engineering brick and sandstone dressings. It is a Grade II listed building.[47] Between them, Eckersley's mills housed 236,572 ring spindles, 14,554 mule spindles and 1687 looms.[45]
Western Mill No.2 Stott and Sons Wigan SD 576 050 53°32′24″N 2°38′28″W 1888 Standing 125
Notes: Western Number 2, dated 1888, is one of a group of mills designed by A H Stott for Farington Eckersley close to Wigan Pier. It is an integrated mill comprising a spinning block with boiler house, engine house and chimney, winding and beaming rooms. Its weaving shed has been demolished. The four-storey spinning block is built of common brick with sandstone dressings and has a concealed roof. Its two-storey winding and beaming rooms have a deep basement. Its chimney has a plinth of blue engineering brick and tapered octagonal shaft. It is a Grade II listed building.[48] Between them, Eckersley's mills housed 236,572 ring spindles, 14,554 mule spindles and 1687 looms.[45]
Western Mill No.3 Stott and Sons Wigan SD 576 050 53°32′24″N 2°38′28″W 1899 Standing 114
Notes: Western Number 3 Mill, dated 1900, is one of a group of mills designed by A H Stott for Farington Eckersley close to Wigan Pier. It was a spinning mill with a boiler house, chimney and engine house, and a beaming and reeling block. The mill is used as a warehouse. The four-storey mill is built of common brick with sandstone dressings and has a concealed roof. It has a square tower rising above the parapet.[49] Between them, Eckersley's mills housed 236,572 ring spindles, 14,554 mule spindles and 1687 looms.[45].