
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Built in 1764 Castle Mills is a Grade 2 listed building. From 1770 to 1972 it was a flax mill producing fine quality linen. It was granted The Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria as "suppliers to all royal palaces". Closing in 1972 it was converted to 21 dwellings by local builder Ken Hudson. Recorded plaque organisation: Knaresborough Civic Society.
Castle Mills, built in 1764 and a Grade 2 listed building, operated as a significant flax mill from 1770 to 1972, renowned for producing fine quality linen and holding The Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria.
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