Building record MAB40760 - MILL OF MORPHIE
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Summary
Former mill, dating from the early 19th century, depicted on historic OS maps.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 16329
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7134 6284 (108m by 114m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO76SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | St. Cyrus |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Former mill, dating from the early 19th century, depicted on historic OS maps. Annotated as a corn mill on the 1st edition which shows a group of five buildings. The mill is a small 1-storey and attic rubble building on an L-plan with a corrugated roof. At a lower level, are a complete shrouded paddlewheel, all wooden except for the axle, driving a sawbench, and the much decayed remains of two others. The house is late 18th century, 2-storey, 2-window, of rubble with stone-slated roof and moulded skew ends. There is one flanking wing with piended roof.
Period Notes
Late 18thC.
Hume, JR, 1977, Industrial Archaeology of Scotland, 193,226 (Bibliographic reference). SAB730.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, ST CYRUS 9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 16329;
- NMR Card Number: NO76SW43;
- NRHE Numlink: 87732;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO76SW0046;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB16329 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/87732 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Mar 22 2024 2:05PM
