Cromford Mill
Cromford Mill is the world's first water-powered cotton spinning mill, developed by Richard Arkwright in 1771 in Cromford, Derbyshire, England. The mill structure is classified as a Grade I listed building. It is now the centrepiece of the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is a multi-use visitor centre with shops, galleries, restaurants and cafes.
Cromford Mill | |
Location within Derbyshire | |
| Cotton | |
|---|---|
| Spinning Mill (Water frame) | |
| Structural system | Stone |
| Location | Cromford, Derbyshire |
| Owner | Arkwright |
| Coordinates | 53.1090°N 1.5560°W |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1772 |
| Employees | 200 |
| Floor count | 5 |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Cromford Mill |
| Designated | 22 June 1950 |
| Reference no. | 1248010 |
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