Flax Mill Farm, Askrigg

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Historical Environment Record No:
MYD32964
Parish:
Askrigg
OS Grid Reference:
SD944910
Dale:
Lower Wensleydale
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Description

Flax Mill Farm, Askrigg MYD32964 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Flax Mill Farm, Askrigg MYD32964 (c) YDNPA, 2023

A water-powered textile mill dating to around 1785, now a house with outbuildings. It was built as a cotton mill with carding and spinning rooms, but later converted to working flax. It was sold in 1843 and became a house. The mill is rubble built with a stone slate roof. It is three storeys high with a bell cote in the right gable that originally stood in the centre of the roof.

Source:

Hartley, M & Ingilby, J (1953) Yorkshire Village. London: J M Dent & Sons

Location

In the centre of Askrigg, take the narrow lane heading west past the church. After 300 metres, the site can be viewed to the left of the lane across a field.

Public Transport Details

Nearest town/village: Askrigg. Call Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 to plan your journey. After the welcome message key in 885 for North Yorkshire information.

Accessibility

Viewable from roadside.