Manual stone turning mill

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Rotary stone mill

The mill was probably already in use in pre-Roman times in Europe and the Near East. Our replica is based on Roman originals, but these stones are of course also suitable for a medieval representation.

The hand mill consists of two disc-shaped grinding stones, which are connected by an iron pin in the middle. The ground material, e.g. grain, is placed in the middle. The upper grinding stone is then moved by the eccentrically inserted wooden handle and the grain is ground by friction.

But our rotary mill is an accessory! The ground and broken grain should not be consumed as the stone itself also presents some abrasion. It is still a great device to demonstrate the simple ancient and medieval grinding technique.

Details:
- Material: natural sandstone (colour may vary slightly from specimen to specimen) - diameter: approx. 30 cm
- Thickness of the stone discs: approx. 5 cm.
- Weight: approx. 15 kg.

Legal notice:
Not suitable for direct contact with food.


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