Building record MAB4126 - MILL OF AUCHRIACHAN
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Summary
Mill built in 1844.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 1775 1893 (84m by 41m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ11NE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Kirkmichael |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Mill built in 1844. A rectangular 2 storey building with central kiln, originally with a start and awe wheel. An unusual survival identified here in 1976 was an early threshing machine, by Ben Reid (Bon-Accord Works, Aberdeen), which was located in a single-storeyed wing. Originally one of four mills built to grind corn in the parish, the Mill of Auchriachan was the last to survive intact. After suffering fire damage in the 1890s, production at the mill came to a temporary halt during World War I, before ceasing completely in World War II. It is depicted on both the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps, and the original buildings appear to survive.
Period Notes
Built 1844; fire damage 1890s, production came to a temporary halt during World War I, ceased completely in World War II.
Hume, JR, 1977, Industrial Archaeology of Scotland, 182 (Bibliographic reference). SAB730.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ11NE44;
- NRHE Numlink: 160703;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ11NE0008;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/160703 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB730 Bibliographic reference: Hume, JR. 1977. Industrial Archaeology of Scotland. 182.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Jul 31 2012 8:50AM
