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Mill-working in Jura.

Date 13 July 1971
Track ID 41102
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1971.118.A5

Original Tape ID

SA1971.118

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

Information

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good