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mill, Little Salkeld, Hunsonby, Cumbria, NY56673599 -- Sack hoist, run off the water wheel.
... controlled by the string in the millers right hand. The sack rises through a trap in the ceiling, which falls shut, and through the next ceiling. The bang of the shutting trap above tells the miller to let go the control.
(photo 8.5.2009)