Ballafesson Loomshed
Period: Modern
NGR Easting: 220729
NGR Northing: 470169
Description: Modern two-storey loomshed.
The loomshed was occupied by the celebrated Ballafesson hand-weaver, Alfred Hudson, whose loom is now displayed at Cregneash.
Hudson took over the business from his father in 1902, and worked until he retired in 1922. Following his death in 1938 his equipment was passed to the Manx Museum in 1939.
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Site & Monument Type: textile mill
Category: National Monuments Record: Archaeological Sites [single-site]
Site ID number: 1976.00
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