Condition

6
Mill
Post-Medieval, Modern
3445
SMR287
Orkney

Description

This two-storied stone mill building has a breast-shot wheel and measures 15m in length by 7m wide. It has a slate roof, is partially mortar bonded and is, generally, in good condition. The millstones are set up against the outside wall. It is located to the rear of a stony beach. Ref.: RCAHMS (1980), #198. 21/04/2014 As described. Good condition. Recently re-roofed.

Location

362570.00
1039060.00
27700
59.2364616
-2.6577377

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Detail of wheel, looking east 21/04/2014 Detail of wheel, looking east training1
Detail of wheel, looking east
Wheel and south gable end, looking north 21/04/2014 Wheel and south gable end, looking north training1
Wheel and south gable end, looking north
To show general location, looking west 21/04/2014 To show general location, looking west training1
To show general location, looking west
General view, looking west 21/04/2014 General view, looking west training1
General view, looking west

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
1690 21/04/2014 training1
Tidal state Mid
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge 11-50m
Coastally eroding? not eroding
Visibility above ground Highly visible (substantial remains)
Access accessible on foot (no footpath)
Description This two-storied stone mill building has a breast-shot wheel and measures 15m in length by 7m wide. It has a slate roof, is partially mortar bonded and is, generally, in good condition. The millstones are set up against the outside wall. It is located to the rear of a stony beach. Ref.: RCAHMS (1980), #198. 21/04/2014 As described. Good condition. Recently re-roofed.
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