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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0409, Page 091

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    The grinnding stones were made from two round stones with a hole in the centre of both, an axle in between and a handle on top. The oats were thrown in; and the handle twisted, then the oats fell into the bags. They were in all farmers' houses.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Flaherty
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Kirby
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    72