Clayton's chimney

William Clayton bought the Endon Estate at Kerridge after the termination of his lease of the Poynton Collieries in 1832. He subsequently built Endon Hall as his residence and developed coal mining in the area. He marketed the product as 'Swanscoe Sweet Seam Coal' . Whilst the mines were quite small and insignificant compared to those at Poynton, Clayton still erected this grand ventilation chimney which could easily have graced a much larger venture. To ensure that everyone knew who was responsible his initials are picked out above the pseudo loophole overlooking the Cheshire Plain.