Learn about how mills were essential to the development of monasteries and vice versa. Martin Watts uncovers the evidence for the role of monasteries in the development of medieval milling technology.

Monasteries were among the largest landowners in medieval England and, from the earliest days of monasticism, mills were considered an essential part of the economy of religious houses. Although significant remains of many monastic buildings survive, the evidence for the mills that served them is less well known. This talk sets out to give an outline of the role of monasteries in the development of milling technology and to illustrate some of the evidence and remains, which form an important aspect of any study of medieval milling.

Wednesday 11 June, 12pm-1pm, online and delayed viewing
£6 SPAB Member, £8 Non-Member

Booking closes Wednesday 11 June, 10am. Anyone who has booked a place will also be sent a recording of the talks after the event.

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