Royal George Mill enjoys a first class location in the picturesque hamlet of Friezland within the village of Greenfield, Saddleworth. This semi-rural location is close to open countryside but not far from local amenities; the train station, schools, churches, local shops and pubs. Royal George Mill is approached by the Mill Bridge which crosses the recently restored Huddersfield Narrow Canal. Both the Mill Pond and the adjacent River Tame are other water features adding to the unique and tranquil setting.

In 1785 the land was acquired to build the original Gibbs Mill for the “fulling of cloth and scribbling”. During its illustrious history it was famous for the production of quality felt and flags. Around 1835, the Mill was presented with a carved Royal Coat of Arms thanks to its supplying flags to the Navy. It was around this time that it became known as Royal George Mill.

In 1908 a new building was added to house the turbines that revolutionised the clothing industry. Towards the end of its life as a working Mill, its main product was high quality piano felt for which it had the bulk of the world wide market. The Mill was closed in 1998.

Wiggett Homes acquired the land and buildings to create high quality homes. Parts of the Mill will be carefully restored to their former glory and remodelled into homes. New buildings will be added in traditional materials, styled to reflect the industrial nature of the site and in keeping with the conservation status of the location.

Wigget Homes Ltd have been lovingly converting mills in Saddleworth for some years now, including alexandra Mill and Buckley Mill in uppermill.

We believe Royal George Mill will be one of our finest developments yet.

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