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1086 - Warley and Midgley recorded in the Doomsday Book<br/> | 1086 - Warley and Midgley recorded in the Doomsday Book<br/> | ||
1284 - Warley Corn Mills | 1284 - First record mentioning Warley Corn Mills <br/> | ||
1518 - Original wooden bridge replaced by stone<br/> | 1518 - Original wooden bridge replaced by stone<br/> | ||
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Early History
1086 - Warley and Midgley recorded in the Doomsday Book
1284 - First record mentioning Warley Corn Mills
1518 - Original wooden bridge replaced by stone
1598 - Peel House built
1599 - First map of Luddenden produced by Christopher Saxton
18th Century
1776 - Luddenden Free Library established in The Old Swan
19th Century
1820 - St. Mary's Church rebuilt in larger form
1820 - Four water mills established along brook
1842 - First steam-powered mill at Oats Royd
1842 - Construction of New Road - to carry coal to the mill
20th Century
1973 - Luddenden Conservation Area established
1989 - Large fire destroys part of Oats Royd Mill
21st Century