These mills were an important part of the local economy connecting with the wool trade.

During the medieval period it became a centre for the wool trade.

The town of Kerman was known for its wool trade.

The town originally grew as a centre for the wool trade.

The town enjoyed prosperity from the wool trade in the early 18th century.

It was largely rebuilt in the 15th century, using money from the local wool trade.

Then in medieval times the town grew fat on the wool trade.

In medieval times the wool trade was the chief source of employment.

Large in size, it reflects the prosperity of the wool trade over this period.

The wool trade developed into serious business, the generator of capital.