Mill-working in Jura.
Fieldworkers
Date
13 July 1971
Track ID
41102
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1971.118.A5
Original Tape ID
Summary
Mill-working in Jura.
Dan MacDougall's uncle was the last miller in Jura. The mill was powered by a water-wheel. People brought peats for the kiln and put their oats on heated plates. Description of mill-stones and the working of the mill. Meal was put through a riddle to separate the fine stuff from the rest. The miller got a peck out of each bag.
Recording Location
County - Argyllshire
Parish - Jura
Island - Jura
Item Location
County - Argyllshire
Parish - Jura
Island - Jura
Language
English
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good