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Mills in Pernink

In the past, primarily stamp mills were powered by the water from the Bystřice River for the crushing of ore in Pernink. Several mills used for milling grain operated here as well. For example the Dolní Mill, which was once located at this site.

Fig.: Stop situation in the map

Fig.: Ore stamps, from the Georg Agricola's book De re metallica (1556)

Photo: In the photo of bottom mill from 1900 is still visible water wheel