Flyingmillers

Flyingmillers are a type of mill that were used to grind grain into flour. They were particularly common in the United Kingdom during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The term "flying" refers to the fact that these mills were often mounted on a framework that could be raised and lowered, allowing the millstones to be easily accessed for maintenance and repair. This design also allowed the mill to be moved to different locations, hence the term "flying" mill.

Flyingmillers typically consisted of a pair of large millstones, one stationary and one rotating, which were powered by a water wheel or windmill. The grain was fed into the mill through a hopper, and the resulting flour was collected in a bin below. The millstones were often made of granite or other hard stone, and were designed to grind the grain into a fine flour.

Flyingmillers were an important part of the rural economy, providing a source of income for farmers and other landowners. They were also used to produce flour for local consumption, as well as for export to other parts of the country. However, the advent of mechanized milling and the decline of rural industries in the mid-20th century led to a decline in the use of flyingmillers.

Today, flyingmillers are a rare sight, with only a handful of examples still in existence. However, they remain an important part of the history of rural Britain, and are often preserved as historic landmarks.