THE STONE FLOOR

At one time there were three sets of stones in the mill but it is unlikely that there was ever enough wind to power all three sets at once. Today only two sets survive, a pair of Derbyshire Peak stones and a pair of French Burr stones.

Peak stones

 

Burr stones

The Peak stones are not used and the wooden casing has been partly removed (above) to allow visitors to see the stones more clearly. The Burr stones grind corn, wind permitting, to produce wholemeal flour (left). This can be purchased in our shop on the ground floor as well as a book of suitable recipes for bread and cakes.

 

UP to the CAP.     DOWN to Meal Floor.     OR click on the mill diagram.

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