Building record MAB28536 - WINDMILL, GRAY'S YARD, ALBERT STREET, FRASERBURGH
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Summary
Remains of windmill, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 31908
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9938 6687 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ96NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fraserburgh |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Remains of windmill, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century. It is 17.5m high, although the top 1.7m appears to be a later addition being constructed of red-brick and castellated. The original part of the tower is constructed of whinstone, sandstone and granite. The upper section, 1.8m high, is of squared and coursed whinstone and red sandstone. The lower section is speckled rubble and is harled. The windmill is surrounded by a group of buildings at one time used as a saw mill. At one time the chimney from the saw mill boiler house went up the tower. During World War II, it was converted into a look-out post. At ground level, on the north face, there are the remains of a fire box which was part of an alteration when the tower was used for curing fish.
Hume, JR, 1977, Industrial Archaeology of Scotland, 99 (Bibliographic reference). SAB730.
DOUGLAS, G, 1984, SCOTTISH WINDMILLS - A SURVEY, P.20; ILL P.25, 27 (Bibliographic reference). SAB4037.
Sep 27 1979 , 27/79/7, 27/79/7 (Ground Photograph). SAB14885.
Sep 27 1979 , W38-9, W38-9 (Ground Photograph). SAB14886.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 31908;
- NMR Card Number: NJ96NE14;
- NRHE Numlink: 20767;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ96NE0017;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB31908 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/20767 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB14885 Ground Photograph: Sep 27 1979 . 27/79/7. Black & White. 27/79/7.
- --- SAB14886 Ground Photograph: Sep 27 1979 . W38-9. Colour Negative. W38-9.
- --- SAB4037 Bibliographic reference: DOUGLAS, G. 1984. SCOTTISH WINDMILLS - A SURVEY. Y. P.20; ILL P.25, 27.
- --- SAB730 Bibliographic reference: Hume, JR. 1977. Industrial Archaeology of Scotland. 99.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 8 2020 2:25PM
