Description and History of Site:-
The original mill building, part of a larger complex, is Grade II listed. Dating from the early 19th century, it is built of hammer-dressed stone with a stone slate roof and roof lights. The structure rises three storeys to the east and two to the west, with later additions reflecting the growth of the business.

The company was founded in 1766 by the grandfather of Zaccheus Hinchliffe, whose ventures included farming, cloth making, and coal mining. In 1860, Zaccheus expanded into worsted and woollen spinning, purchasing Hartcliffe Mill beside the River Dearne and close to the railway at Denby Dale. Worsted spinning ceased in 1980, after which the firm focused on woollen spinning. By 2018, production exceeded one million kilos of yarn annually, using fibres such as cashmere from China and Mongolia, lambswool from Australia, Bactrian camel hair from China, and vicuña from Peru. Their yarn is supplied worldwide to clients including Prada, Gucci, Chanel, Hugo Boss, Burberry, Dunhill, and Ralph Lauren.

Still family-run, the firm is now in its sixth generation of ownership. A notable family connection arose in 1957 when John Hinchliffe married Audrey Rippon, daughter of Colonel Reginald of Rippon Bros., Huddersfield. Their son continues as a company director today (2018).

Further Reading and References:-
Umpleby, T. Water mills and furnaces on the Yorkshire Dearne and its tributaries. Wakefield Historical Publications, 2000.
http://www.zhinchliffe.co.uk

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Key Words :- textiles worsted wool cashmere mill spinning

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the A635 Wakefield Road

Address :- Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, West Yorkshire, HD8 8QL
Grid Ref :- SE 22303 08336
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.57116 , Long -1.664686
Local Authority :- Kirklees Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1313332,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- Early C19 -
Contributor :- John Suter - 15 December 2016

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