Higher Flax Mills, Castle Cary
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Higher Flax Mills, Castle Cary
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 21 Sep 2025
Now owned by John Boyd Textiles Limited and used for horse hair weaving on power looms. The closer end was originally water powered and far end was a later steam powered addition. The site is listed Grade II*.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.088938
Longitude
-2.521672