Museums · West Midlands
Ditherington Flax Mill
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Ditherington Flax Mill — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ditherington Flax Mill is a museum located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Ditherington Flax Mill is a museum located in North Wales. It is notable for being one of the world's first iron-framed buildings, representing a significant advancement in industrial architecture. The mill played a crucial role in the history of the textile industry.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7194, -2.7443
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Shrewsbury
- Postcode
- SY1 2HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shrewsbury
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/639096924 (ODbL)
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Apprentice House Of Former Ditherington Flax Mill
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Shrewsbury Library
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ditherington Flax Mill?
- Ditherington Flax Mill is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY1 2HX), in the parish of Shrewsbury.
- What is Ditherington Flax Mill?
- Ditherington Flax Mill — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ditherington Flax Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY1 2HX.
- How do I get to Ditherington Flax Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY1 2HX.