The Old Fulling Mill, Durham
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The Old Fulling Mill, Durham
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 11 Dec 2009
Fulling is a process for cleaning cloth and there has been a mill on this site by the River Wear since at least the 15th century; however the present building mainly dates from the 19th century. It now houses an archaeological museum.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.773087
Longitude
-1.578397