Buck

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The Buck or Body of the mill turns on the oak post which is supported by the trestle seen in the roundhouse. The mill is turned manually (reputedly by the miller's daughter) by means of the tail pole. The steps which act as the anchor of the mill, are raised by the talthur. The path trod is called the turning circle, and although this is currently paved, it should be loose soil in order to form a brake against the mill turning.

The mill should always have the "sweeps" to the wind, as they are impellors and therefore push against the mill. This is to prevent “tailwinding” which would cause damage and also prevents driving rain from penetrating the buck.

The height from ground level to the top of the buck is approximately 38 feet (12 metres).