Building record MAB16088 - SKATEBRAE
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Summary
Whin-mill.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6937 3877 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ63NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Auchterless |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Whin-mill. Wheel of grindstone type of mill in regular use in 1890 and occasional use in 1920s. The shaft measured 4.26 m long, 0.22 m diameter, the course 4.57 m in diameter. Neighbouring farmers use to bring their whin shoots to Skatebrae for a small charge.
RITCHIE, J, 1925, WHIN-MILLS OF ABERDEENSHIRE, 135 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1515.
Jan 1 1911 , SKATEBRAE, SKATEBRAE (Ground Photograph). SAB13139.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ63NE51;
- NRHE Numlink: 299338;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ63NE0010;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/299338 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 1 2021 1:16PM
