3 April 2010

Restoration of Somerset rope works

ROPES made at the historic Dawes Twine Works in West Coker are believed to have used on the ships of Admiral Nelson's victorious fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

A LONG-AWAITED and much-anticipated restoration project to bring back to life West Coker's historic twine works has begun.

The Dawes Twine Works building - which dates back to the 19th Century - is believed to be the most complete surviving example of a rural rope works in the country and crucial work to realign its 300ft structure began last month.

Source Yeovil Express, for full article see their website