What is the Ditherington Flax Mill?
Q: What is the Ditherington Flax Mill?
A: The Ditherington Flax Mill, also known as the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, is a flax mill located in Shrewsbury, England. It is the world's first iron-framed building and has been described as "the grandfather of skyscrapers".
Q: When was it listed as a Grade I building?
A: The Ditherington Flax Mill was listed as a Grade I building in the 1950s.
Q: Who owns the site?
A: The site is owned by Historic England.
Q: Where is the Ditherington Flax Mill located?
A: The Ditherington Flax Mill is located in Shrewsbury, England.
Q: How tall is it compared to modern buildings?
A: The Ditherington Flax Mill is only as tall as a modern five-storey building.
