Building record MAB21071 - MURTLE SAWMILL
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Summary
Remains of a mill, built in the early 19th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (C) 19754
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 8723 0174 (14m by 18m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ80SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire City |
| Civil Parish | Peterculter |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Remains of a mill, built in the early 19th century. It was originally a threshing mill that is said to have been one of the earliest in the district, and later a sawmill. It is shown on the 1st edition OS map as having a mill lade to the south-east and a pond to the south-west. On the 2nd edition OS maps it is depicted as Old Saw Mill. The building is rubble-built and pantiled with a 9 feet start and awe wheel.
Period Notes
Listed 26/01/1981. Built in the early 19th century.
BABTIE GROUP, 2004, ABERDEEN WESTERN PERIPHERAL ROUTE: ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESK-BASED STUDY & WALKOVER SURVEY. VOL 1: TEXT, VOL 2 GAZETTEER, Site 51 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3745.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ACY;
- HES Listed Building Number: 19754;
- NMR Card Number: NJ80SE85;
- NRHE Numlink: 149892;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ80SE0609;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB19754 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/149892 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB3745 Bibliographic reference: BABTIE GROUP. 2004. ABERDEEN WESTERN PERIPHERAL ROUTE: ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESK-BASED STUDY & WALKOVER SURVEY. VOL 1: TEXT, VOL 2 GAZETTEER. Site 51.
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Record last edited
Jun 2 2025 10:36AM
