Lumbhole Mill

Sitting at my computer as the rain lashes down outside, my mind turns to sunny days when walking in the Peak National Park can be enjoyable rather than just damp.

On one such walk I passed Lumbhole Mill in Kettleshulme. This is a fine survival of a textile mill located in a fairly remote place to take advantage of water power. Erected during the 18th century as a candlewick (tufted cotton fabric) mill, the breast-shot wheel was connected to a steam beam engine c1830. This engine, built by Sherrat's of Salford, and the wheel both survive in situ. It has had a number of engineering and storage uses since textile manufacturing finished.