Saddle Stones
Concave stones, known as saddle stones, were used by many cultures and numerous fine examples still exist today.
Grain placed on the bowl like stone would be pulverised by moving a second stone backwards and forwards by hand.
Experimentation with the shape of the top crushing stone eventually led to the development of a round stone used in a circular motion and the development of the Quern.
Querns
Water Mills
Windmills
Tide Mills
Stone Grinding
Roller Milling
