Shrewsbury Flax Mill Maltings
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Shrewsbury Flax Mill Maltings
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 3 Dec 2022
This Grade I Listed former flax milt and maltings was built in 1796-7. Its iron-framed fireproof construction is hailed as being the progenitor of all modern skyscrapers. This view may not be possible for much longer as the plan is to build accommodation in the foreground. I, personally, think that's a bad idea!
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Image Location
Latitude
52.719696
Longitude
-2.74375