The society was formed in 1984 with the aims of studying the wind and water mills of Wales advising on the preservation and usage and encouraging working millars.
Welsh Mills Society
March 1, 2000 By Filed Under: Local Societies
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Hello, I am running a maritime history project in the Lower Teifi Valley and would be very interested to find out about mills in this area. I would like to make contact with anyone who would be able to help with information on locations, functions, etc.