Building record MAB15834 - HUSK MILL, COMMERCIAL ROAD, INSCH
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Summary
Late 19th century mill, incorporates part of an earlier mill.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 12992
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6294 2789 (74m by 74m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ62NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Insch |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Late 19th century mill, incorporates part of an earlier mill. Plain 2-storey loft and basement of squared granite. 3 pyramid roofed kilns with fine tall Aberdeenshire vents. Hub only remains of a large mid-breast wheel. Served to remove husks from grain which was then carted to larger mill across the road, the latter demolished in 1977, execept for the wheel pit and hub of a mid breast cast-iron wheel.
Hume, JR, 1977, Industrial Archaeology of Scotland, 104 (Bibliographic reference). SAB730.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, INSCH 13 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 12992;
- NMR Card Number: NJ62NW114;
- NRHE Numlink: 150224;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ62NW0031;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB12992 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/150224 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Aug 15 2017 2:58PM
