on Stanage Edge, Peak District. I keep getting asked why the Mill Stones are up there on the hills, so here is an explanation:
The stone masons were self employed and used to go where the grit stone was to make the mill stones. The mill stones were made in pairs, one that was stationery under another that ground the wheat, barley etc into flour as it turned on the one below. So they were made from the rock found in the Peak District and then carted down to the mills in the 1800's. However, I am told that a roller was invented that was easier to produce, lighter and readily available to make the flour with. Apparently the mill stones became obsolete. So what did the stone masons do? Nothing, just left them where they had been made!
@flowerfairyann@gamelee@shirleybankfarm I asked the same questions as you did! The stone masons were self employed and used to go where the grit stone was to make the mill stones. The mill stones were made in pairs, one that was stationery under another that ground the wheat, barley etc into flour as it turned on the one below. So they were made from the rock found in the Peak District and then carted down to the mills in the 1800's. However, I am told that a roller was invented that was easier to produce, lighter and readily available to make the flour with. Apparently the mill stones became obsolete. So what did the stone masons do? Nothing, just left them where they had been made!
I totally love everything about this shot. It really is fantastic up on Stannage seeing all the millstones laying around. A friend of mine in NZ, after seeing a photo of mine, asked about the stones and happily accepted my explanation that they were stone age wheels
That sounds like a fine idea, unless of course, they were easy to roll down a hill, or turn into wheels for a cart!! Love the drama of the clouds! FAV!
Love the way this captures the last stages of fall as the leaves turn a rusty color rather then bright yellows and oranges. Added with the clouds and mist you can feel the chill in the air. Fab
