East Mill

BRIDGE FOOT 1. 5167 (East Side) East Mill SK 3448 SE 1/52 II GV 2. 1912. Similar to the later iron-framed mills of Lancashire and a good example of the type. Built overhand. Red brick with stone dressings. Rectangular plan with rear eastern wing, single storey section across part of western facade and corner towers. South western tower larger with stone belevedere and name and date on front. All towers have stone balustraded parapets. Mill built over earlier water channels to wheels. Seven storeys. Top floor has arcaded windows with stone archivolts and keys. Glazing bars and hopper opening lights, stepped recessed brick arches. Rear elevation to River Gardens and Matlock Road has small semi-circular balconies linking corner towers with main body of mill on several floors. The East Mill is a prominent land-mark in many near and distant views of the town.

Listing NGR: SK3460248081