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Title: Steam Mill , Hunt End.
Post by: sharonP on Tuesday 07 July 15 13:58 BST (UK)

Please can anyone help me find information about a Steam Mill which was located on what is now called Feckenham Rd in Hunt End, Redditch. I believe it may have been converted into cottages but would be really interested to know when and any other information as to where exactly it was and what it was used for .

I've tried but have limited time so any help would be great.  Or just a clue as to where to start!

Thank you

Title: Re: Steam Mill , Hunt End.
Post by: chempat on Tuesday 07 July 15 21:57 BST (UK)

Cannot see anything here, sorry:

http://maps.nls.uk/view/101585311

The Givry needle works is mentioned a lot, picture here (if of any relevance):
http://mostandpopular.blogspot.co.uk/2010/11/royal-enfield-history-of-financial.html

This claims several small mills:
http://www.routeyou.com/en-gb/location/view/47445824/hunt-end.en

Title: Re: Steam Mill , Hunt End.
Post by: RoseStoakes on Saturday 26 March 16 20:58 GMT (UK)

Hi Sharon
I believe that I live in one of the cottages that used to be part of the Steam Mill in Feckenham Road Hunt End. The Mill is now 3 cottages. Old Mill Cottage, Mill End Cottage and Steam Mill House. My understanding is that Old Mill Cottage & Mill End Cottage were the mill and Steam Mill House was the managers house. The stream that 'fueled' the mill still exists. I believe that the mill produced needles.

Title: Re: Steam Mill , Hunt End.
Post by: Yegvard on Monday 28 March 16 10:34 BST (UK)

Hi Sharon,

The Redditch Local History Society may be able to help.  http://www.redditchhistorysociety.org.uk/
They have a number of websites.  Follow the links tab.

Mike