List of mills in Kirklees facts for kids

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This is a list of the many textile mills that once operated in Kirklees, a region in West Yorkshire, England. These mills were super important during the Industrial Revolution because they made wool, cotton, and other fabrics. You'll find mills from towns like Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Batley, Spenborough, Heckmondwike, and Holmfirth.

The letters like (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (H), or (CV) next to some mills in the original list were used to help organize information, but they aren't needed for our list. We'll focus on the names of the mills and where they were located.

Kirklees in West Yorkshire, England

Batley's Busy Mills

Batley was a very important town for making textiles. Many mills here helped turn raw wool and cotton into finished cloth.

Albert Mills, Batley
Albion Mill, Batley
Blakeridge Mills, Batley: This mill was owned by J.T. and J Taylor, who made woollen fabrics. It has now been turned into homes.
Bottoms Mill, Batley
Bradford Road, 203, Batley
Bradford Road, 209, Batley
Branch Road Mills, Batley
Brights Mill, Batley
Brookroyd Mill, Batley
Bullrush Mills, Batley
Carlinghow Mill (Park Works), Batley: This building is so old and special that it's now a Grade II listed building.
Carlinghow Mills, Batley
Carr Bridge Mills, Batley
Carr Dyke Mill, Batley
Carr Top Mills, Batley
Cheapside Mills, Batley
Clerk Green Mill, Batley
Clothing Factory, Batley
Commercial Mill, Batley
Dock Ing Mill, Bradford Road, Batley
Fountain Mill, Batley
Healey Lane Mill, Batley
Hick Lane Mills, Batley
Hick Well Mill, Batley
Highfield Mills, Batley
Ings Mill, Batley
Little Orm Mill, Batley
Livingstone Mills, Batley
Mill, Batley (two locations)
New Ing Mills, Batley
Old Mill, Batley
Park Mills, Batley
Perseverance Mill, Batley (two locations)
Prospect Mill, Batley
Providence Mill, Batley (two locations)
Providence Street Mills, Batley
Providence Works, Batley
Purlwell Mills, Batley
Ridings Mill, Batley
Spa Field Mills, Batley
Spring Mill, Batley (two locations)
Springwell Mills, Batley
Staincliffe Low Mills, Batley
Staincliffe Mills, Batley
Station Road, 10–14, Batley
Valley Mills, Batley
Victoria Mill, Batley
Victoria Mills, Batley
Warehouse, Carr Street, Batley
Warehouse, Station Road, Batley (two locations)
Warwick Road Mills, Batley
Wensleydale Mills, Batley
Wheatcroft Mills, Batley
Wilton Mills, Batley
Warehouse, Firths Yard, Batley

Denby Dale's Textile Heritage

Denby Dale also had its share of mills, contributing to the region's textile industry.

Birds Edge Mill, Denby Dale: This mill is a Grade II listed building, meaning it's historically important. It was built in the early to mid-1800s.
Cuttlehurst Mill, Denby Dale
Dearnside Mill, Denby Dale
Hartcliffe Mills, Denby Dale
Inkerman Mill, Denby Dale
Lower Putting Mill, Denby Dale
Springfield Mill, Denby Dale

Dewsbury Mills

To learn more about the mills in Dewsbury, you can check out the main article: List of mills in Dewsbury.

Gomersal's Industrial Past

Gomersal, near Batley, was another area with many mills.

Brier Mill, Gomersal
Britannia Mills, Gomersal
Carr Mill, Gomersal
Cloth Hall Mill, Gomersal
Clough Mill, Gomersal
College Mill, Gomersal
Dyeworks, Gomersal
Flock House, Gomersal
Grove Mills, Gomersal
Howden Clough Mill, Gomersal
Mill, Gomersal
Nellroyd Mills, Gomersal
Popeley Mills, Gomersal
Providence Mills, Gomersal
Quarry Mill, Gomersal
Round Hill Mill, Gomersal
Smithies Mill, Gomersal
Spen Mills, Gomersal
Union Mills, Gomersal

Heckmondwike's Weaving History

Heckmondwike was also a key location for textile production.

Beehive Mills, Heckmondwike
Brighton Mills, Heckmondwike
Brunswick Mill, Heckmondwike: This mill has since been taken down.
Croft Mills, Heckmondwike
Flush Mills, Heckmondwike
Grove Mill, Heckmondwike
Longfield Mills, Heckmondwike
Low Mill, Heckmondwike
Mill, Heckmondwike
Moorfield Mills, Heckmondwike
Orchard Dyeworks, Heckmondwike
Spen Vale Mills, Heckmondwike
Walkley Mills, Heckmondwike
William Royd Mills, Heckmondwike

Holmfirth's Mills

For more details on the mills in Holmfirth, see: List of mills in Holmfirth.

Huddersfield and Surrounding Areas

Many mills were located in and around Huddersfield. For a full list, visit: List of mills in Huddersfield.

Kirkburton's Mills

Kirkburton also played a part in the textile industry.

Brookfield Mill, Kirkburton
Dogley Lane Mill, Kirkburton
Green Grove Mills, Kirkburton
Linfit Mill, Kirkburton
Moxon's Mill, Kirkburton
Springfield Mills, Kirkburton

Kirkheaton's Industrial Sites

Kirkheaton had several important mills and dyeworks.

Colne Bridge Mill, Colne Bridge, Huddersfield
Gawthorpe Green Dyeworks, Kirkheaton
Kirkheaton Mills, Kirkheaton
Levi Mill, Kirkheaton

Lepton's Contributions

Lepton was home to mills that processed textiles.

Cowmes Mill, Lepton
Fenay Mills, Lepton
Rowley Mills, Lepton
Vale Mills, Lepton
Waterloo Bridge Works, Lepton
Whitley Willows Mill, Lepton

Lingards' Mills

Lingards, in the Colne Valley, had its own textile mills.

Britannia Mills, Lingards
Colne Mills, Lingards

Linthwaite's Mills in Colne Valley

Linthwaite, part of the Colne Valley, was a busy area for mills.

Black Rock Mills, Linthwaite: This mill was built in 1873 but was taken down in the early 2000s.
Bridge Croft Mills, Linthwaite
Burdett Mill, Linthwaite
Colne Vale Mill, Linthwaite
Elm Ing Mills, Linthwaite
Hoyle Ing Dyeworks, Linthwaite
Longfield Dyeworks, Linthwaite
Ramsden Mills, Linthwaite
Spring Garden Mill, Linthwaite
Spring Grove Mills, Linthwaite
Spring Mills, Linthwaite
Stanley Mills, Linthwaite
Stonefield Mills, Linthwaite
Titanic Mill, Linthwaite: This large mill has been changed into homes.
Union Mills, Linthwaite (two locations)

Liversedge's Textile Factories

Liversedge was another area with many mills, contributing to the region's textile output.

Balm Mills, Liversedge
Broomfield Mills, Liversedge
Crystal Mill, Liversedge
Hare Park Mills, Liversedge
Lower Rawfolds Mill, Liversedge
Marsh Works, Liversedge
Mill, Liversedge (two locations)
Providence Mills, Liversedge
Pyenot Works, Liversedge
Rawfolds Dyeworks, Liversedge
Rayner’s Mill, Liversedge
Spen Valley Carpet Works, Liversedge
Stanley Mill, Liversedge
Tanhouse Mill, Liversedge
Upper Carr Mills, Liversedge
Valley Mills, Liversedge
Victoria Dyeworks, Liversedge
Victoria Mill, Liversedge
Watergate Mill, Liversedge
Wellington Mills, Liversedge

Marsden's Mills and History

Marsden had several important mills, some with interesting histories.

Bank Bottom Mills, Marsden: In 1936, this mill had 360 looms and was owned by John Edward Crowther Ltd.
Cellars Clough Mills, Marsden: This mill was owned by Samuel Firth. It was taken down around 2019.
Clough Lee Mill (Robinson's Mill), Marsden: Built in 1851, this mill was demolished in 2001.
Clough Lee Mill (Middle Mill), Marsden: Built in 1841, this mill has also been demolished.
Fall Lane Mills (Kiln Croft Mill), Marsden
Holme Mills, Marsden: Also owned by Samuel Firth.
New Mills, Marsden: In 1936, this mill had 260 looms.
Ottiwells Mill, Marsden: The owner, William Horsfall, was sadly murdered by Luddites. This mill has been demolished.
Reedy Carr Mills, Marsden: This mill was once an iron foundry and later owned by J.E. Crowther & Sons. It has been demolished.
Upper End Mill (Warehouse Hill Mills), Marsden: This was a silk mill and was demolished in the 1930s.
Wood Bottom Mill, Marsden: This mill, built in the early 1800s, is a Grade II listed building and is now used as a garage.

Meltham's Mill Sites

Meltham was another busy textile area.

Albion Mill, Meltham
Bent Ley Mill, Meltham: This mill is a Grade II listed building. It was built around 1840 for Charles Brook, who made silk.
Brigg Mill, Meltham: Built in 1866.
Lane End Dyeworks, Meltham
Lower Sunny Bank Mill, Meltham
Meltham Mills, Meltham
Mill, Meltham
Moor Road Mills, Meltham
New Bridge Mill, Meltham
Owler Bars Mill, Meltham
Royd Edge Dyeworks, Meltham
Scarr Bottom Mill, Meltham
Sefton Mills, Meltham
Shoe Broads Mill, Meltham
Spinks Mire Mill, Meltham
Upper Sunn Bank Mill, Meltham
Wilshaw Mill, Meltham

Mirfield's Industrial Landscape

Mirfield had many mills, especially along the River Calder.

Bank Mills, Mirfield
Branch Mill, Mirfield
Britannia Mill, Mirfield
Brooklyn Mills, Mirfield
Butt End Mill, Mirfield
Calder Vale Mills, Mirfield
Clive Mills, Mirfield
Crossley Mills, Mirfield
Fold Head Mill, Mirfield
Holme Bank Mills, Mirfield
Hopton Mills, Mirfield
Ledgard Bridge Mills, Mirfield
Low Mills, Mirfield
Netherfield Mills, Mirfield
Newtown Mill, Mirfield
Oaklands Mill, Mirfield
Perseverance Mill, Mirfield
Ravens Ing Mill, Mirfield
Raventhorpe Mills, Mirfield
Roe Head Mill, Mirfield
Sands Mill, Mirfield
South Brook Mills, Mirfield
Spring Place Mill, Mirfield
Wellington Mill, Mirfield
Wharf Mill, Mirfield

Scammonden's Mills

Scammonden, in the Colne Valley, also had mills.

Old House Mill, Scammonden
Scammonden Mill, Scammonden
Upper Firth House Mills, Scammonden

Shelley's Mill

Shelley had at least one notable mill.

Woodhouse Mills, Shelley

Shepley's Mills

Shepley, near Kirkburton, was home to several mills.

Barncliffe Mills, Shepley
Shepley New Mills, Shepley
Victoria Mills, Shepley
Whitby Mill, Shepley

Slaithwaite's Textile Hub

Slaithwaite, in the Colne Valley, was a significant area for textile production.

Bank Gate Mill, Slaithwaite: This mill is a Grade II listed building, built in the mid-1800s.
Bridge Street Mill, Slaithwaite
Clough House Mills, Slaithwaite
Commercial Mills, Slaithwaite
Globe Mills, Slaithwaite
Merrydale Mill, Slaithwaite
Mill, Slaithwaite (three locations)
Platt Mills, Slaithwaite
Shaw Carr Wood Mill, Slaithwaite
Spa Mills, Slaithwaite: Built in 1907.
Upper Mill, Slaithwaite
Water Side Mill, Slaithwaite

Soothill's Mills and Warehouses

Soothill, located between Batley and Dewsbury, also had many mills and warehouses.

Alexandra Mills, Soothill
Chickenley Mill, Soothill
Culvert Mills, Soothill
Greengates Mill, Soothill
Hoyle Head Mills, Soothill
Jilling Ing Mills, Soothill
Lady Ann Mill, Soothill
Little Royd Mill, Soothill
Mill, Soothill (two locations)
Phoenix Mill, Soothill
Providence Mill, Soothill: This mill is a Grade II listed building and was built around 1820.
Savile Mill, Soothill
Scar End Mill, Soothill
Station Road, 16-18, Soothill
Station Road, 20–22, Soothill
Station Road, 24–26, Soothill
Station Road, 25, Soothill
Station Road, 31–33, Soothill
Station Road, 32–40, Soothill
Station Road, 35–37, Soothill
Station Road, 39, Soothill
Station Road, 47–51, Soothill
Syke Ing Mill, Soothill
Syke Ing Mills, Soothill
Union Mill, Soothill
Warehouse, Soothill