Ditherington Flax Mill: Cross Building, Shrewsbury - Shropshire (UA)

Originally built in c.1799, the cross building was rebuilt in c.1812 after a fire. The cast iron frame represents the rapid development of the use of this material for fire-proofing in the first decade of the 19th century. Outline planning approval was secured for the whole site in 2010, renewed in 2020.. Funding has been secured for the repair of the spinning mill. This building will be repaired in a later phase of the works.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Cross Building

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1428700

Local Planning Authority:

Shropshire (UA)

Site Type:

Industrial > Textile industry site

Location

Building Name:

Ditherington Flax Mill: Cross Building

Unitary Authority:

Shropshire (UA)

Parish:

Shrewsbury

Parliamentary Constituency:

Shrewsbury

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not in use

Priority:

B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented

Previous Priority:

B

Ownership:

Government or agency

Designation:

Listed Building grade I, CA