The history
Dobroyd Mills was built in 1829. A fine cloth manufacturer Dobroyd Ltd was founded at the mill in 1919. The mill closed in 1974, but was re-opened in 1976 under John Woodhead Ltd spinners. The future of Dobroyd Mills became a subject of debate when the current owners Z Hinchliffe began reducing the height of the chimney in (2011). Concerned neighbours referred Dobroyd Mill to the English Heritage when the works began. But an inspector from English Heritage decided the Mill was not suitable for the list of buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. Planning permission to knock down two sections on the northern end of the complex was granted by Kirklees Council last month (2012). The stone structures were deemed unsuitable for modern use.
The explore
The Mill resides in pleasant surroundings The Mill sits on top of a stream and in it's surrounding offers some peace from modern living. The place is in a bad state, pretty much every window broken and demolition has begun. There are still plenty of interesting features including unmolested switchgear and a little lathe rusting away in one of the engineering workshops. The Mill stretches over a large area and I spent a couple of hours negotiating my way around..
A few bits of nice graff, my favorite of the day by CarrotBoy.
Not sure how much longer it will be standing but looking at people's photos from last month the Demolishion whether it be full or in part seems to be moving quickly.
Dobroyd Mills was built in 1829. A fine cloth manufacturer Dobroyd Ltd was founded at the mill in 1919. The mill closed in 1974, but was re-opened in 1976 under John Woodhead Ltd spinners. The future of Dobroyd Mills became a subject of debate when the current owners Z Hinchliffe began reducing the height of the chimney in (2011). Concerned neighbours referred Dobroyd Mill to the English Heritage when the works began. But an inspector from English Heritage decided the Mill was not suitable for the list of buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. Planning permission to knock down two sections on the northern end of the complex was granted by Kirklees Council last month (2012). The stone structures were deemed unsuitable for modern use.
The explore
The Mill resides in pleasant surroundings The Mill sits on top of a stream and in it's surrounding offers some peace from modern living. The place is in a bad state, pretty much every window broken and demolition has begun. There are still plenty of interesting features including unmolested switchgear and a little lathe rusting away in one of the engineering workshops. The Mill stretches over a large area and I spent a couple of hours negotiating my way around..
A few bits of nice graff, my favorite of the day by CarrotBoy.
Not sure how much longer it will be standing but looking at people's photos from last month the Demolishion whether it be full or in part seems to be moving quickly.
