Historic houses · West Midlands
Apprentice House Of Former Ditherington Flax Mill
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Apprentice House Of Former Ditherington Flax Mill — house in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury · 1.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Apprentice House Of Former Ditherington Flax Mill is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.7204°, -2.7433°.
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Place summary
The Apprentice House of Former Ditherington Flax Mill is a historic house located in Shrewsbury, North Wales. This Grade II* listed building served as accommodation for apprentices at one of the world's first iron-framed buildings. Its significance lies in its association with the early industrial revolution and flax production.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7204, -2.7433
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Shrewsbury
- Postcode
- SY1 2SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shrewsbury
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17550406 (CC0)
- commons: Former Apprentice House, Ditherington Flax Mill-geograph-5818665.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Mill Exhibition
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Ditherington Flax Mill
Museums · 0.1 km
St Michael's Parishioners' War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Canal Tavern Public House And Attached Outbuilding Range
Historic pubs · 0.7 km
HM Prison Shrewsbury
Gardens · 1.0 km
Shrewsbury railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.1 km
Soldiers of Shropshire Museum
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The Castle Vaults Public House
Historic pubs · 1.1 km
Granada
Theatres · 1.1 km
Shrewsbury Castle
Castles · 1.2 km
Laura's Tower
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Shrewsbury Library
Historic libraries · 1.2 km
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
St Michael's Parishioners' War Memorial
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📷 5Gardens · West Midlands
HM Prison Shrewsbury
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📷 4Heritage railway stations · West Midlands
Shrewsbury railway station
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Apprentice House Of Former Ditherington Flax Mill?
- Apprentice House Of Former Ditherington Flax Mill is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY1 2SZ), in the parish of Shrewsbury.
- What is Apprentice House Of Former Ditherington Flax Mill?
- Apprentice House Of Former Ditherington Flax Mill — house in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Apprentice House Of Former Ditherington Flax Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY1 2SZ.
- Is Apprentice House Of Former Ditherington Flax Mill a listed building?
- Apprentice House Of Former Ditherington Flax Mill is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Apprentice House Of Former Ditherington Flax Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY1 2SZ.