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A Brief History of Rishworth Palace
Rishworth New Mill was built in 1860 following the destruction of the previous mill after floods in 1857. The mill was owned by John Wheelwright who used it for the spinning of cotton. In 1864, Wheelwright installed one of the largest waterwheels ever built, weighing approximately 70 tons. The mill became an important part of the local community and the building has been a prominent landmark in the area for over 150 years.
After the demise of the cotton industry, the mill was bought in the 1970s by Coloroll who owned it until the late 1980s. The mill was grade II listed in 1984, while occupied by Crosslee Yarns Limited. In 1994, the mill was converted into 88 apartments and renamed Rishworth Palace.
In 2005, the mill was re-roofed in natural slate. The slates cover an area of over 5000 square yards, and the work cost over £300,000. At this time, a new clock was installed in the tower. It is believed this was planned but never fitted when Rishworth New Mill was built.
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