Building foundations and a public weighing machine are found in an archaeological dig in Rochdale.
The foundations of a Victorian corn mill and a public weighing station have been found at a major archaeological dig in Rochdale.Over 450 volunteers and trainees have joined experts from the University of Salford as part of the Big Dig 2 in the town.Image caption,The Slopes and the surrounding area played a key role in the development of Rochdale town centre, and the team have discovered the foundations of the Charles Kershaw Central Corn Mill.
"This site would have been a hive of activity in the industrial period, with people who would have worked in the corn mill living in houses, now long gone, which lined the steps which run up the Slopes to St Chad's Church," Dr Elder said. "We've also found part of a public weighing station, where people, including merchants, would have gone to check whether they had been sold the right amount of cotton, wool or, in this case, probably corn."The event is one of a number of public activities which are part of the widerIt is undergoing a multi-million pound restoration project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the council.
The area is earmarked for redevelopment and proposals include the restoration and repair of the Grade II listed Packer Spout fountain and installing new lighting and landscaping.
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