Metheringham Flax Mill

We were asked recently why we didn't mention Metheringham Heath much on this site. The basic answer is that not much goes on there. Well not since the Quarry stopped hosting its all night parties a few years back.

After a bit of research on the internet, guess what? Not much goes on there!

We did find this image gallery of the old Flax Mill on the Heath, taken by some 'Urban Explorers' whose idea of a good time is to spend their spare time rooting around in England's industrial past and photographing the experience. The images are quite atmospheric as befitting an old industrial building in decay.

Rumour has it that the flax mill was built during WW2 in order to meet the War Department's insatiable demand for flax. Flax seeds were used to produce linseed oil and the fibre was used to produce rope. Post war when the demand for flax declined the mill was used for processing pea vines.

We'd be grateful to hear from anyone with any memories of working there.