Quern on wooden frame

Quern on wooden frame

ID: QZP40_2471_VOLXII_P261 DESCRIPTION: A quern is a simple stone mill for grinding corn by hand. It is made from two round, flat stones placed one on top of the other. The top stone is turned by a handle and has an opening in the top to add the grain. Although a quern was usually worked by hand, the handle of the top stone was sometimes turned by a water wheel. This quern was found in a cottage in North Yell, Shetland. This illustration was taken from 'Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Vol XII, Part I' (1876-77) PLACENAME: N/A DISTRICT: North Yell, Shetland DATE OF IMAGE: 1876 PERIOD: 1860s SOURCE: Highland Libraries COLLECTION: Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (illustrations) Asset ID: 31631 KEYWORDS: