This photo looks back up the clough from the dye works, you can make out the shadow of the shed on the left, and a brick wall to the right which would have blocked off access to the rear of Prestwich Clough house. The Prestwich Archaeological group investigated the site of Prestwich Clough house, and the water feature was found to have included some carved stonework which, although out of context, is thought to be of medieval period, and possibly from older stages of St Mary's Church. This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. Issachar Thorpe had Dams Head Lodge built to supply his bleach works and dashwheels with water. A track lead up form the bleachworks towards Well bank. This would have made the works more resilient to the variations in the flow of the stream. Travis slab dated 1821 [St Mary D Section] John and his wife Ester, lived at Prestwich Wood. 1950s However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. Bleachworks Ruins John Travis was listed as church warden in 1770 (this is likely John from Prestwich Wood) and a second John appointed in 1816 ( his grandson), and then the role was adopted by Richard appointed in 1823 & 1832 - presenting Rev Lyon with a silver salver upon the 50th year of his incumbency.John Travis was also a member of the committee responsible for the detection and prosecution of felons and receivers of stolen goods in the local area. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. 27 days ago. The New Roundhouse, 1328 Ashton Old Road. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. Their names linger on in, amongst others, Sedgley Park, Polefield, Butt Hill, High Bank, Drinkwater Park and Heaton Park, the seat of the Earls Of Wilton . It's been suggest that it was a shelter for a barrage balloon crew, protecting the factories from enemy bombers, or an ammo store for an AA gun. In 1854, there is a registration of the burial of Fredrick son of John Buckley, and John is also listed as Churchwarden from 1855 to 1862. In the1841 census, shows Richard and two of his sisters, living next door to the Church Inn on Church Lane. Back on track in 1911, the census lists James (aged 65) Bleacher Of Cotton And Linen Goods, with his wife Ada, and sister in law. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. The area was used as a landfill tip in the 20th century so bears little resemblance today. In the1841 census, shows Richard and two of his sisters, living next door to the Church Inn on Church Lane. Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] The house was bounded off and reached from the West by a path, footbridge and ford, the banks of the boundary can be seen in the woodland today.A further path from the East lead up towards Wellbank. The Bleachworks and Prestwich Clough House fell into disuse in the 1930's, but some buildings survived as a paint works into the 1950-60s. However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. Bleachworks It is administered by Bury Metropolitan Borough Council and is part of Prestwich Forest Park, which also incorporates Drinkwater Park, Philips Park, Mere Clough, Forest Bank Park in . The stream itself had been culverted and re-routed in front of Prestwich Clough house some time earlier. By 1845 the Prestwich Clough Dye Works was owned by Richard Travis, great grandson of John & Esther of Prestwich Wood. Prestwich was ravaged by a dispute about ownership of the manor between 1362 and . John Travis was listed as church warden in 1770 (this is likely John from Prestwich Wood) and a second John appointed in 1816 ( his grandson), and then the role was adopted by Richard appointed in 1823 & 1832 - presenting Rev Lyon with a silver salver upon the 50th year of his incumbency.John Travis was also a member of the committee responsible for the detection and prosecution of felons and receivers of stolen goods in the local area. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. Countess Wilton These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). WWII Sites of Prestwich The Bleachworks and Prestwich Clough House fell into disuse in the 1930's, but some buildings survived as a paint works into the 1950-60s. They went straight to work as the summer of that year had been a drought, with no rains for 16 weeks, the lodges of the Parish had dried up, they re-opened recently closed wells, and employed water carts to travel the tracks through Prestwich, delivering water to rate payers. Prestwich , Bury , Greater Manchester , BL9 9SW Nearest Tram Stop About Prestwich Forest Park offers 200 hectares of woodland and open space. 1915 Bleachworks WWII shelter Prior to its taming, the stream would have followed its general direction Westwards down past the dyeworks and the water treatment plant which was constructed in the late 19th century, and on into the river Irwell. Pinto's Sandwich Bar & Cafe 29 reviews Closed Now Cafe, British "Good food, friendly service" You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. Buckleys works John had also committed his efforts to the locality of Prestwich, and was listed as one of the 12 members of the first board of Guardians in 1867. It also shows how the garden area of Prestwich Clough house stretched over the covered stream, giving the water feature you see in the photo of the house (top of page). It's been suggest that it was a shelter for a barrage balloon crew, protecting the factories from enemy bombers, or an ammo store for an AA gun. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] stonework They went straight to work as the summer of that year had been a drought, with no rains for 16 weeks, the lodges of the Parish had dried up, they re-opened recently closed wells, and employed water carts to travel the tracks through Prestwich, delivering water to rate payers. [In 1871 an Edward Buckley, a bleacher dyer and finisher lived at Beech Wood House on Bury New Road - near Sedgley Mount] England / North West / Prestwich Clough, Bury. 1915 Cafe North 586 reviews Closed Now Cafe - Menu 3.9 mi Manchester "The Huevos Rancheros Rock" Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard. The above stone uncovered by volunteers in 2021, records John, his wife Esther, and their son Richard. [In 1871 an Edward Buckley, a bleacher dyer and finisher lived at Beech Wood House on Bury New Road - near Sedgley Mount] The 1901 census then refers to Prestwich Clough house as being occupied by Thomas Grimshaw, a caterer, but shows it as a refreshment/coffee house so is clearly the Clough Tea Rooms further up the Clough. 1915 John had also committed his efforts to the locality of Prestwich, and was listed as one of the 12 members of the first board of Guardians in 1867. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background Bleachworks Ruins You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. Manual drainage channels are suggested in the field pattern to the South of the bleachworks that can be seen on the maps, this would have allowed for the fields to be used for the drying of the bleached cloth. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map collapsed storage tanks 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background [There was a Joseph born 1843 listed in Prestwich Asylum in the 1871 census] John was also listed as a Whitster at the baptism of his son John in 1754. Most of the culvert has been dismantled/washed away and the down-stream section is littered with brick and stone work as a result. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, Bleachworks Ruins 1915 Culvert under Bury New road - similar to what would have existed at the Buckley works 1891 The area was used as a landfill tip in the 20th century so bears little resemblance today. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, Water channel to the lodges The Coffee Sack dream was born. Florence (b:1872), James (b:1875), May (b:1878), and his cousin Mary Shawcross (b:1825) was still living with the family. In 1866, John complained about the state of the path coming down from Ramsbottom Row (at Green Gate) serving the dye works. Other features to spot on the North side of the stream are the retaining walls that made up some of the the water reservoirs used by the works and the feeder channel that captured water from the stream into the reservoirs. Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 Culvert remains It's been suggest that it was a shelter for a barrage balloon crew, protecting the factories from enemy bombers, or an ammo store for an AA gun. The stone records that John was of "Prestwich Clough" however the burial record shows they lived at Prestwich Wood. Well worth a second visit, preferably after walking through Drinkwater and Prestwich Clough so I can justify eating the . Back on track in 1911, the census lists James (aged 65) Bleacher Of Cotton And Linen Goods, with his wife Ada, and sister in law. WWII Sites of Prestwich By 1881, James was listed as employing 103 hands, and now had 4 children. The cortege formed at Heaton Hall and lead to St Mary's where she was placed in the family vault with great mourning shown throughout the local community. 1950s Bleachworks Ruins Bleachworks This photo looks back up the clough from the dye works, you can make out the shadow of the shed on the left, and a brick wall to the right which would have blocked off access to the rear of Prestwich Clough house. John Travis slab (dates from 1824) This practice led to names that live on today, such as Whittaker.As chemical replacements for natural substances (such as urine) were discovered the Whitsters became Bleachers, and machinery was introduce to the industry. Prestwich Clough House Ruins For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map WWII Sites of Prestwich In 1876 John was summoned for charges of employing young children. Bleachworks 1891 John Buckley, a bleacher of Prestwich was appointed in 1856 to the grand jury of the Salford Assizes, and in 1859 he donated towards the foundation of a Volunteer Rifle Corps, headed up by the Earl of Wilton. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). Bleachworks By 1881, James was listed as employing 103 hands, and now had 4 children. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map Bleachworks Other features to spot on the North side of the stream are the retaining walls that made up some of the the water reservoirs used by the works and the feeder channel that captured water from the stream into the reservoirs. Florence (b:1872), James (b:1875), May (b:1878), and his cousin Mary Shawcross (b:1825) was still living with the family. Family Vault John Buckley, a bleacher of Prestwich was appointed in 1856 to the grand jury of the Salford Assizes, and in 1859 he donated towards the foundation of a Volunteer Rifle Corps, headed up by the Earl of Wilton. of Kensington Mansions London, the ceremony taking place at ST Mary's, she died two years later in 1910 aged 32, with her abode listed as Monaco. Bleachworks For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map This photo looks back up the clough from the dye works, you can make out the shadow of the shed on the left, and a brick wall to the right which would have blocked off access to the rear of Prestwich Clough house. Travis Stone from 1787 However the family vault shows that in 1873 they lost a son Edward, aged just 2 days. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). From the 1845 map we can see that Prestwich Clough house was set back from the bleachworks, and had a garden with a pond to to the front. 1953 The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. John, aged 57, was a widow, living with his 4 children (Mary, Anne, Edmund and Hannah) and Mary Shawcross, his niece, with 2 servants to help them out. WWII Sites of Prestwich stonework The stream itself had been culverted and re-routed in front of Prestwich Clough house some time earlier. WWII shelter The Consterdine family were a long standing family of both Prestwich and Blackley The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. Thorpe, the WhitsterA whitster called Issachar Thorpe was another local person to step up to bleaching on an industrial scale in his bleach works at the bottom of Prestwich Clough in about 1772. 9.76 ha (24.12 acres) Grid reference: SD805033. John Travis died:1675 Buckleys works The census of 1851 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough: The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. Family Vault The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. stonework These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). It also shows how the garden area of Prestwich Clough house stretched over the covered stream, giving the water feature you see in the photo of the house (top of page). Issachar Thorpe had Dams Head Lodge built to supply his bleach works and dashwheels with water. The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. 1891 Though St Mary's baptismal registers record Whitsters back to 1678. Issachar Thorpe had Dams Head Lodge built to supply his bleach works and dashwheels with water. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background 1891 Richard Rayner, Farmer of 63 acres,employing 4 labourers, with a family of 6. (Very important job!) John had also committed his efforts to the locality of Prestwich, and was listed as one of the 12 members of the first board of Guardians in 1867. For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map 1953 Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. Sign up for a free Ancestry Account (no subscription required) and you can see the Travis family tree It also shows how the garden area of Prestwich Clough house stretched over the covered stream, giving the water feature you see in the photo of the house (top of page). Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 By 1881, James was listed as employing 103 hands, and now had 4 children. Bleachworks Ruins Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard. The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] [There was a Joseph born 1843 listed in Prestwich Asylum in the 1871 census] 1950s In 1866, John complained about the state of the path coming down from Ramsbottom Row (at Green Gate) serving the dye works. This photo shows the works looking down towards Waterdale, with a large shed (circled) now added on the right just before the stream, and a row of the original works buildings, that were shown on the 1845 map, along the left hand side of the track. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background A further stone dates from 1787, and seems to belong to another branch of the family descended from John & Esther Travis of Prestwich Wood. WWII Sites of Prestwich Bleachworks Prestwich Clough House Ruins [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. The cortege formed at Heaton Hall and lead to St Mary's where she was placed in the family vault with great mourning shown throughout the local community. 1861 In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. Travis Stone from 1787 Though St Mary's baptismal registers record Whitsters back to 1678. It also shows how the garden area of Prestwich Clough house stretched over the covered stream, giving the water feature you see in the photo of the house (top of page). Bleachworks A much older gravestone, shows a John Travis, who died 1675, unfortunately it gives no clues of other family relatives, as the rest of the stone lists the Bowker family. There has also been some management of the stream as it enters the works with a water channel (leet) constructed to the North of the stream (circled - still visible today). This would have made the works more resilient to the variations in the flow of the stream. of Kensington Mansions London, the ceremony taking place at ST Mary's, she died two years later in 1910 aged 32, with her abode listed as Monaco. We finally see the Buckley family present in the census of 1861, with John (born Cheshire, 1803), listed as a cotton manufacturer and bleacher. Show location on Google Maps. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. However the family vault shows that in 1873 they lost a son Edward, aged just 2 days. Limit search to Prestwich. John Travis died:1675 Water channel to the lodges Other features to spot on the North side of the stream are the retaining walls that made up some of the the water reservoirs used by the works and the feeder channel that captured water from the stream into the reservoirs. Other features to spot on the North side of the stream are the retaining walls that made up some of the the water reservoirs used by the works and the feeder channel that captured water from the stream into the reservoirs. 1950s Culvert remains The above stone uncovered by volunteers in 2021, records John, his wife Esther, and their son Richard. In 1858, John Buckley rode in the ninth coach of the cortege for the funeral of Mary Margaret Egerton (nee Stanley) Countess of Wilton, who had died of typhoid fever. Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. 1850 The Bleachworks and Prestwich Clough House fell into disuse in the 1930's, but some buildings survived as a paint works into the 1950-60s. of Kensington Mansions London, the ceremony taking place at ST Mary's, she died two years later in 1910 aged 32, with her abode listed as Monaco. In 1858, John Buckley rode in the ninth coach of the cortege for the funeral of Mary Margaret Egerton (nee Stanley) Countess of Wilton, who had died of typhoid fever. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background Buckleys works John Bell 14 May 2021Hiking Nice trail found some rope swings and turned into a big kid See translation Kyle D 8 April 2021Hiking First to review Though St Mary's baptismal registers record Whitsters back to 1678. collapsed storage tanks In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. The redirection of the stream allowed for it (along with streams from Butterstile and Hilton Lane) to also supply the pond in Drinkwater Park, which had been dammed and in turn may have supplied the Tudor water mill, believed to be located along the banks of the Irwell at Drinkwater. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] WWII shelter Prestwich Wood was now occupied by Rev Nathaniel Milne. Family Vault 1950s He also had 2 servants and a coachman. Bleachworks There has also been some management of the stream as it enters the works with a water channel (leet) constructed to the North of the stream (circled - still visible today). In 1830 Esther, the daughter of John & Esther Travis married John Consterdine, yeoman of Prestwich at St Mary's church. Purchase discounted Tesco reward playing cards with particular affords, together with as much as 15% off well-liked vouchers and e-gift playing cards. Unsure of date - has 1965 in red ink on the back but obviously much earlier - probably 1910's / 20's. A track lead up form the bleachworks towards Well bank. Buckleys was just one of three or four bleach and dye works in Prestwich in the 19th century. This photo shows the works looking down towards Waterdale, with a large shed (circled) now added on the right just before the stream, and a row of the original works buildings, that were shown on the 1845 map, along the left hand side of the track. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background of Kensington Mansions London, the ceremony taking place at ST Mary's, she died two years later in 1910 aged 32, with her abode listed as Monaco. collapsed storage tanks Family Vault The 1901 census then refers to Prestwich Clough house as being occupied by Thomas Grimshaw, a caterer, but shows it as a refreshment/coffee house so is clearly the Clough Tea Rooms further up the Clough. This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. The gravestone of the John Travis mentioned in 1850 above, lies not far away, having been cut & reused into the pathway near the tower John and his son John, both died in 1824. In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. 1871 However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. John had also committed his efforts to the locality of Prestwich, and was listed as one of the 12 members of the first board of Guardians in 1867. 1. James Hilton, agricultural labourer, with John Barnes bleacher The redirection of the stream allowed for it (along with streams from Butterstile and Hilton Lane) to also supply the pond in Drinkwater Park, which had been dammed and in turn may have supplied the Tudor water mill, believed to be located along the banks of the Irwell at Drinkwater. Culvert under Bury New road - similar to what would have existed at the Buckley works These fields sat in a sheltered area below a U shaped bank to the east that went up toward Wellbank and Diggle Fold/Prestwich Hills This had been carved out by the Irwell when it had a more meandering nature. A few years later they ended up again working together. The 1901 census then refers to Prestwich Clough house as being occupied by Thomas Grimshaw, a caterer, but shows it as a refreshment/coffee house so is clearly the Clough Tea Rooms further up the Clough. Prestwich Clough House Ruins The Prestwich Archaeological group investigated the site of Prestwich Clough house, and the water feature was found to have included some carved stonework which, although out of context, is thought to be of medieval period, and possibly from older stages of St Mary's Church. Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard. Buckleys was just one of three or four bleach and dye works in Prestwich in the 19th century. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. The Consterdine family were a long standing family of both Prestwich and Blackley In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's. It's been suggest that it was a shelter for a barrage balloon crew, protecting the factories from enemy bombers, or an ammo store for an AA gun. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background Buckleys works of Kensington Mansions London, the ceremony taking place at ST Mary's, she died two years later in 1910 aged 32, with her abode listed as Monaco. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background [In 1871 an Edward Buckley, a bleacher dyer and finisher lived at Beech Wood House on Bury New Road - near Sedgley Mount] For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map 1953 Buckleys works WWII Sites of Prestwich stonework John, aged 57, was a widow, living with his 4 children (Mary, Anne, Edmund and Hannah) and Mary Shawcross, his niece, with 2 servants to help them out. 1915 Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. Bleachworks Ruins It also shows how the garden area of Prestwich Clough house stretched over the covered stream, giving the water feature you see in the photo of the house (top of page). In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. Other features to spot on the North side of the stream are the retaining walls that made up some of the the water reservoirs used by the works and the feeder channel that captured water from the stream into the reservoirs. Countess Wilton Prestwich Clough House Ruins 1871 A section of curved brickwork which made up the culvert that the stream passed through, still remains along the base of the stream as it passes under todays path.

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