Treadwheel, Stafford Gaol

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Date:1869 - 1871 (c.)

Description:Treadwheels were introduced as a form of prison punishment in 1817.

The treadwheels at Stafford Gaol powered the corn mill and pumped water from wells within the prison grounds.

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Donor ref:SAMS Acc. No., P82.54.13, img: 101 (8/663)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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