Billingford Mill - Sack hoist

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Billingford Mill - Sack hoist

Image: © Ashley Dace Taken: 30 Jun 2013

The sack hoist which is driven off the crown wheel on the stone floor. The gearing is engaged when the miller pulls on the rope to the right lifting the leather.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.362497
Longitude
1.181232