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The public right of way that passes the front of this building dates to circa 1790-94.

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Up Altham way or Huncoat?

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I've got a problem with my machine here......anyway, I'll stick my neck out and make it short......is this the remnants of a coal mine, the building being the housing for the engine?

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Old Engine House up Altham........

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Close to Altham but not an Engine House.

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Church/Meeting house?

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I'm certain it's not an abandoned farmhouse.....what about a cornmill..maybe waterdriven, water diverted/dried up?

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There is a cornmill in Altham, but it is now a commune with a few families living there, and it is still on the river and it is definately not this building. I wonder wether Altham had more than one cornmill??

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All good creative solutions, but all, alas, wrong.

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I'm not convinced it isn't some kind of farm building; perhaps for storage? Having said that, I've never seen it as far as I know so don't know the locality.

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Wheel House, Pump house or is it part of the workhouse

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Workhouse???

I suppose this is where I make like an Estate Agent.


LOWER CLOUGH BANK

What we have here is a rustic dwelling comprising a basement room to the rear of the property, two rooms to the principal floor and two bedrooms to the upper floor. The property would benefit from some renovation and would suit a couple interested in DIY.
Especially as the upper floor, inner walls and roof are missing. To the north the property has excellent views towards Pendle Hill, The property is situated adjacent to the tow path of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (in this part, Circa 1790-94). Outside the property there are the usual ruined outbuildings and muddy paths.

The actual date of construction of this bijou residence is any time between 1790 and 1900. And there is some evidence that it was once connected to the local electricity supply. Interestingly, immediately outside the property, on the other side of the canal is a swing bridge, held in a permanently open position. Perhaps this gives some clue as to the original reason for the property's isolated position.

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Nice one bob this is good stuff, the referance to the workhouse was in respect of a property call Workhouse Farm.............Next.

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I'm glad you enjoyed it. I have had a hoot with it too.

Sadly though, you will have to hang on for more till the dog drags me out on a l-o-n-g walk the next time I can scive a day off.

Still, now that I have told you all where it is, does anyone know anything about the property?

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No bob, I'm clueless. I've been over what maps I've got but still can't find it. But trying to find out will give me something do I suppose. Again thanks for the effort you put in to it. Excellent stuff.