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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALDERHAUGH MILL (Cotton) | Calderhaugh Mill (Cotton) Calderhaugh Mill (Cotton) Calderhaugh Mill (Cotton) |
Mr. Buchanan. pro: [proprietor] Mr. Craig. Surveyor Mr. Sharp. Manager |
015.01 | The new mill was erected by Messrs. Fulton & Co. [Company] in 1789, and is now the property of Messrs. Fulton & Buchanan. It stands near the banks of the Calder, by the waters of which it was wholly driven till a large addition was built to it in 1825, when a steam engine was erected, which is now used along with the water in driving this mill. It consists of five stories with garrets, and is lighted by 360 windows and 60 sky lights. It contains 25, 224 spindles, which work 12000 lbs. [pounds] of cotton every fortnight. The yarn varies in size from No. 36 to 84, averaging 60. It employs 345 workers, who recieve about 260 £. of wages a fortnight" New Stat Acct. [New Statistical Account] No kinds of fabric but Cotton are worked here. The above description is still applicable, only that the mill is now wholly the property of Mr. Buchanan _ The proper name of the mill is that given, not the new mill |
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