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Dunham Massey Sawmill is a historic water-powered mill on the Dunham Massey estate in Greater Manchester, England. The Grade II* listed structure is believed to date from the early seventeenth century and was later adapted for sawing timber used on the estate. Preserved as part of the National Trust property, it demonstrates how water power drove mechanical equipment before steam and electricity became dominant industrial energy sources.
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What is Dunham Massey Sawmill?
Dunham Massey Sawmill is a historic water-powered mill on the Dunham Massey estate in Greater Manchester, England. It is a Grade II* listed structure.
How old is Dunham Massey Sawmill?
The structure is believed to date from the early seventeenth century. It was later adapted for sawing timber used on the estate.
What powered Dunham Massey Sawmill?
Water power drove the sawmill's machinery. The mill was adapted to process timber for the Dunham Massey estate.
Where can Dunham Massey Sawmill be found?
It is part of the Dunham Massey estate in Greater Manchester, England. The preserved building forms part of the estate's historic landscape.
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