What is recorded here
Castle Mills in Oxford became a city-owned flax works in 1764, spinning fine linen for two centuries until 1972. It stood beside the Thames where medieval millers fought over water, sluices and flood damage. The building still carries that busy river history, though its looms are silent now.
Built in 1764 Castle Mills is a Grade 2 listed building. From 1770 to 1972 it was a flax mill producing fine quality linen.
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