Chart Gunpowder Mill was used to 'incorporate', or combine, the mixture of saltpetre, sulphur and charcoal used to create gunpowder. This painstaking process involved 11 distinct stages, and was, as you might assume, quite dangerous if any of the steps were not performed precisely. There were originally 2 wheels driving 4 mills, but now only one iron wheel is active.
Chart Gunpowder Mills
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Chart Gunpowder Mill was used to 'incorporate', or combine, the mixture of saltpetre, sulphur and charcoal used to create gunpowder. This painstaking process involved 11 distinct stages, and was, as you might assume, quite dangerous if any of the steps were not performed precisely. There were originally 2 wheels driving 4 mills, but now only one iron wheel is active.
About Chart Gunpowder Mills
Address: Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre, Stonebridge Way, Faversham,
Kent,
England, ME13 8NS
Attraction Type: Museum
Location: West of the town centre; pedestrian access signposted from South Road
Website: Chart Gunpowder Mills
Email: info@visitfaversham.org
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OS: TR016612
Photo Credit: Chris allen, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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