A building used for the preparatory processes in which long and short staple flax fibres were separated by passing through combs. Flax dressing or 'heckling' shops may be located both on and off mill sites.
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Record: MAS-O100234
Object type: BARREL
Broadperiod: POST MEDIEVAL
Description: This find comprises of the remains of thre…
Workflow: Published
Record: MAS-D100233
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broadperiod: NINETEENTH CENTURY
Description: This find appears to be some form of decor…
Workflow: Published
Record: MAS-D100232
Object type: INK BOTTLE
Broadperiod: NINETEENTH CENTURY
Description: Four small stoneware cylindrical ceramic i…
Workflow: Published
Record: MAS-D100231
Object type: BOTTLE
Broadperiod: POST MEDIEVAL
Description: Brown ceramic bottle with a glazed surface…
Workflow: Published