Mills are sometimes used as a
charge
Charge or charged may refer to:
Arts, entertainment, and media Films
* ''Charge, Zero Emissions/Maximum Speed'', a 2011 documentary
Music
* ''Charge'' (David Ford album)
* ''Charge'' (Machel Montano album)
* ''Charge!!'', an album by The Aqua ...
in heraldry, usually as a sign for agricultural or industrial endeavours.
Examples
File:Escudo de Viana de Jadraque (Guadalajara).svg, A water mill in the arms of Viana de Jadraque, Spain
File:Säkylä.vaakuna.svg, A former coat of arms of the municipality of Säkylä
Säkylä is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the Satakunta region, southeast of the city of Pori. The municipality has a population of () and the municipality covers an area of of which is inland water (). The population density is ...
, Finland
File:Coat of Arms of Van Garrett.svg, A windmill in the arms of a Van Garrett family
See also
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Millrind
A millrind or simply rind is an iron support, usually four-armed or cross-shaped, for the upper ("runner") stone in a pair of millstones.
The rind is affixed to the top of the square-section main shaft or spindle and supports the entire weight o ...
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Millwheel
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Millwheel or water wheel are sometimes used as a charge in heraldic arms. The water wheel is often used to symbolize the food processing industry or industry in general.
The heraldric millwhe ...
Heraldic charges
Grinding mills
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