 In 1755 a paper mill on the River Mersey was opened in Partington , the first factory to be established in present @-@ day Trafford . Erlam Farmhouse dates from the late 18th century and is a Grade II listed building . Also protected as a Grade II listed building are the stocks on the village green . Its stone pillars are from the 18th century , although the wooden restraints were replaced in the 20th century . 
 In 1755 a paper mill on the River Mersey was opened in Partington , the first factory to be established in present @-@ day Trafford . Erlam Farmhouse <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>dates</mark></a> from the late 18th century and <a href='drop_aux' title='2'><mark>is</mark></a>a Grade II listed building . Also protected as a Grade II listed building <a href='drop_aux' title='3'><mark>are</mark></a>the stocks on the village green . Its stone pillars are from the 18th century , although the wooden restraints <a href='uninflect' title='4'><mark>were</mark></a> replaced in the 20th century . 
In 1755 a paper mill on da River Mersey was opened in Partington , tdafirst factory to be established in present @-@ day Trafford . Erlam Farmhouse date from the late 18th century and a Grade II listed building . Also protected as a Grade II listed building the stocks on the village green . Its stone pillars are from the 18th century , although the wooden restraints was replaced in thda0th century .