Although this type of mill is often called a Norse Mill, it - TopicsExpress



          

Although this type of mill is often called a Norse Mill, it possibly originated in China and spread through Asia and Europe. There is archaeological evidence of it being used in 6th century Ireland. As the Norse settlers arrived in the Northern and Western isles from the 9th century inter-marrying with the Gaels, the mills were extensively used for the milling of barley and oats. The corn was dried in the kiln in the kiln, the upper house by being laid on a bed of peat, which was warmed by a fire at the end of a tunnel, which led to the bed of peat. the corn was milled in the lower house. The lade runs under the mill and drives horizontal paddles, which turn the mill stones above.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:02:40 +0000

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