Ditherington Flax Mill, Historic factory in Shrewsbury, England
The Ditherington Flax Mill features an iron framework structure with large windows, brick walls, and stands at the height of a five-story building.
Built in 1797 by architect Charles Bage, the mill incorporated iron beams and columns manufactured at William Hazledine's local foundry for a cost of 17,000 pounds.
The Grade I listed building represents a turning point in industrial architecture as the first iron-framed structure, influencing the development of modern construction methods.
The ground floor of the Main Mill contains a visitor center with exhibitions about the building's history and its role in textile manufacturing.
The structural design of Ditherington Flax Mill established the fundamental engineering principles that later enabled the construction of modern skyscrapers.
Location: Shrewsbury
Inception: 1797
Architects: Charles Bage
GPS coordinates: 52.71950,-2.74320
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:17
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