From the Publisher
Milling, Martin Watts writes, is 'a fundamental process which has been of vital importance to human existence for thousands of years.' In this multi-period study, Watts traces the development of mills and milling from prehistory to the industrial age and explains how these changes reflect those of the society they served. Molinology is a term coined relatively recently for a long-standing antiquarian interest. After outlining the historical research into the subject, Martin Watts traces chronologically the development of miling, from quern stones to windmills and watermills, as the technology became gradually more sophisticated to meet the needs of a growing population. Using archaeological evidence, documentary sources and above-ground remains, Watts emphasises the place of mills and milling in the historical landscape.
About the Author
Martin Watts is one of the country's leading molinologists and the author of many books on both watermills and windmills. He works as a Consultant, specialising in the recording and repair of historic buildings and machinery.
