GREAT HARWOOD

Bank Mill

Bank Mill built in 1844 was the first power mill in Great Harwood. Cotton manufacture finally came to an end in the 1960s and the building was demolished in the early 70s.

Taken from almost the same spot.

Completed in 1974 Bank Mill House is a Senior Citizens Centre fronting Church Street.

Lintel stone from Gt Harwood's first power mill

This is beside the steps to the Senior Citizens Centre above.

Around the corner on Lowerfold Road and using the original mill entrance is the Youth Centre.

The rest of the site is a grassed area. Landscaped mill site

Coming over the the bank in the centre of the photo is Nap Brook the small stream which provided the steam power for the mill. It flows for a few yards more above ground before disappearing into a culvert.

Map showing the parks

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