Fulling Mill
...at Alresford, Hampshire
This building was originally erected in the 13th century, and was luckily saved from demolition in the 1950s after going into disuse in the 19th century.
Fulling is the process of tightening and shrinking cloth, which was done by human feet in the shallow waters here, until water power came along, which allowed hammers to the same work of people.
Alresford is on the edge of Jane Austen country near to Winchester, and is also at the centre of the watercress growing industry. The chalk streams that you see in this shot are perfect for the the cultivation of cress, and this valley (of the Alres river) along with the river test are festooned with watercress farms.
Whilst researching about this wonderful building I found this:
Fulling Mill
...at Alresford, Hampshire
This building was originally erected in the 13th century, and was luckily saved from demolition in the 1950s after going into disuse in the 19th century.
Fulling is the process of tightening and shrinking cloth, which was done by human feet in the shallow waters here, until water power came along, which allowed hammers to the same work of people.
Alresford is on the edge of Jane Austen country near to Winchester, and is also at the centre of the watercress growing industry. The chalk streams that you see in this shot are perfect for the the cultivation of cress, and this valley (of the Alres river) along with the river test are festooned with watercress farms.
Whilst researching about this wonderful building I found this: