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Monument Number 44551
Hob Uid: 44551
Location : Lancashire Hyndburn Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : SD7420031700
Summary : Oakenshaw Printworks (rems of)
More information : (SD 742317) Oakenshaw printworks, founded by J Peel in the late 18th century, is associated with J Mercer (1791-1886) who invented the finishing process of 'mercerisation'. The remains of the works can be seen on the banks of Hyburn Brook. (1)

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Source details : Indust Arch of Lancs 1969 258 (O Ashmore)
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Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Post Medieval
Monument End Date : 1901
Monument Start Date : 1540
Monument Type : Printing Works
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External Cross Reference Number : SD 73 SW 9
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Monument Number 44551