Alton Watermill - The Governor
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Alton Watermill - The Governor
Image: © Ashley Dace Taken: 9 Sep 2010
When running the two balls reflect the speed of the mill, the further out centrifugal force sends them the higher the iron bar moves. This bar is pivoted via the horizontal(ish) bar. The purpose is to alter the distance between the stones when milling, affecting the coarseness of the flour. See Image
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Image Location
Latitude
52.182535
Longitude
0.992207