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This website is divided into several parts, most of which consist of several chapters. You can either start with the introduction and use the button at the bottom of each page to go to the next chapter, or use the menu at the top to go to the section which interests you.

Introductory pages

• Home
• Index page in English
• Introduction

Historical notes and geographical situation of the water mill

• Historical notes 1
• Historical notes 2
• Historical notes 3
• Geographical situation

Features of the water mill

• Features 1
• Features 2
• Features 3

Operation of the water mill, divided into three parts

Part one: the hydraulic system

• The hydraulic system
• The dam
• The head race
• The gates
• The water wheel

Part two: the equipment inside the mill

• The equipment
• The pit wheel
• The lantern gearing
• The track wheel
• The millstones
• The pulleys
• The belts

Part three: the milling process

• The milling process
• The sack hoist
• The milling separator
• Milling of wheat
• The flour elevator
• Flour bolting
• The oats crusher

Conclusion and portfolios

• Conclusion
• The future of water mills
• Portfolio 1
• Portfolio 2
• Contributions
• Bibliography
• European mill month May