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Incorporation Mills were where water was added to the ‘green charge’ and milling took place.  This was the most dangerous part of the process.  Originally overshot water wheels provided the power.  The incorporation mills were at a distance from the main site because of the danger of explosion.

Reference:  Campbell, D. 2019. Powdermills: The story of the Dartmoor gunpowder factory.  Blackingstone Publishing, Moretonhampstead.

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