This is a working water mill in daily use for grinding grain and producing
the Museums' own flour. The large scale mechanism is built chiefly of
wood and iron and is a wonderful example of early engineering showing energy
conversion, power transmission and gearing.
Click here for a video clip of the mechanism in
action.Tidal Mill
If you are interested in viewing the footings of a tidal mill
go to
www.westsussex.gov.uk/paghamharbour
Suggested
Topics
| Possible links to Units 2E and 6E
Forces in movement and action |
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| A worksheet investigates the structure of the mill power
train and gearing ratios. |
Click
to view and/or print |
More Information
|
How the Lurgashall Mill Works |
A description, with diagrams, of the
workings of the mill. |
Details |
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