30. Discussing Charlecote Mill with Karl Grevatt

On this episode, Mark welcomes Karl Grevatt from Charlecote Mill and he is the miller at the still functioning flour mill in Hampton Lucy, Warwickshire. It's known that there was a mill servings the local area in the Domesday book (1086) and although many of the mill's records were burned, many clues remain in source documents and the mill itself about its history. From local crime and punishment in the 17th century to the blessing protection marks in the mill, Karl not only keeps the memory of the mill alive, but also the techniques and knowledge of flour milling that would be recognisable to his 17th century forebears. With a previous career in historic building conservation, the passion and love that Karl holds for the preservation of this trade is remarkable. What a fabulous place with a niche history to learn, the last remaining functioning water powered flour mill in the Warwickshire that still uses local wheat to create flour for local use, this episode is a true historical gem not to miss.

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