Building record MAB14668 - MILL OF DURN
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Summary
Mill built in the 19th century incorporating single storey core of similar plan-form said to date from 1730.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 10653
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5825 6379 (93m by 125m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ56SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fordyce |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Mill built in the 19th century incorporating single storey core of similar plan-form said to date from 1730. Raised to two storeys in early 19th century. Central kiln and two pairs of stones driven by an 8-spoke wood and iron overshot wheel. The kiln firehole fitted with a counterweight damper and the kiln itself has a prominent louvred ventilator. Ridge cupola above kiln. Converted to a dwelling house circa 1985. Large overshot wheel at the south gable with renewed mill lade.
Period Notes
1730-40.
Hume, JR, 1977, Industrial Archaeology of Scotland, 173-4 (Bibliographic reference). SAB730.
Jun 10 1976 , H76/179/3-10, H76/179/3-10 (Ground Photograph). SAB20592.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, FORDYCE 59 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 10653;
- NMR Card Number: NJ56SE19;
- NRHE Numlink: 88454;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ56SE0007;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB10653 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/88454 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 2 2022 11:44AM
