In olden times Flax was much grown in this district as the poor land was well suited to it. It was set like corn and when ripe it was pulled and laid on the ground for a few days. It was then tied into sheaves taken to a pool of water and steeped there for about nine days. It was then taken out and spread out to dry, afterwards kiln dried (and) and then pounded with a beetle. It was then hackled and tied into bundles calledMatt Smyth