Former rag room, Springfield Mill, Maidstone
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Former rag room, Springfield Mill, Maidstone
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 11 May 2024
Grade II listed building that was originally used for sorting rags used in the manufacture of paper and later converted to offices. Springfield mill was the first paper mill entirely powered by steam and construction started in 1805. On the right is the red painted beam of the 1806 Boulton and watt beam engine.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.281485
Longitude
0.51606