The brooks around Barley offered an effective source of waterpower which led to the building of several cotton factories. Two small cotton mills were built at Narrowgates and Barley Green. At its height, Barley Green Mill had 200 looms, until floods destroyed the building in 1880.
The brooks near Barley supplied waterpower that enabled the construction of numerous cotton factories. Two small mills were constructed at Narrowgates and Barley Green. At its peak, Barley Green Mill had 200 looms until flooding caused damage in 1880.