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Priston Mill

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Priston Mill is a working watermill in Priston, Somerset, with origins recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, and it continues to produce stone-ground flour for commercial sale.

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What is Priston Mill?

Priston Mill is a working watermill in Priston, Somerset, England. Its origins are recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, giving the site a documented history of more than nine centuries.

Does Priston Mill still make flour?

Yes, the mill continues to produce stone-ground flour for commercial sale. Its working status distinguishes it from historic mills preserved only as static museum buildings.

How does the waterwheel at Priston Mill help grind grain?

Flowing water turns the wheel, and shafts and gears transfer that motion to the millstones. The stones crush grain into flour while the mill's machinery controls the speed and grinding process.

Where is Priston Mill located?

It is in the village of Priston in Somerset, southwest England. The village's documented appearance in the Domesday Book of 1086 is one reason the mill site is associated with deep local history.

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