Building record MAB9365 - MILL OF TARLAND
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Summary
Former village threshing mill and drying kiln, dating from the later 19th century, and originally water powered.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (C) 16245
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 4791 0452 (20m by 21m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ40SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Tarland |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Former village threshing mill and drying kiln, dating from the later 19th century, and originally water powered. It is 2-storey, 4-bay, with a prominent kiln cowl to the roof ridge. Kiln vent of Aberdeenshire type. The mill is constructed of yellow sandstone random rubble with squared lintels, rybats and quoins. Internally the main space has been converted to a mechanic's workshop at ground level with pulleys, hoists and other mill machinery suspended from roof timbers. Former drying to kiln to rear retains heavily smoke stained lime washed walls. A wheel pit can be discerned in the disused yard to the rear of the mill.
H74/180/5-6 (1974), H74/180/5-6 (1974) (Ground Photograph). SAB13489.
Hume, JR, 1977, Industrial Archaeology of Scotland, 117 (Bibliographic reference). SAB730.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 16245;
- NMR Card Number: NJ40SE55;
- NRHE Numlink: 17056;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ40SE0046;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB16245 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17056 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
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Record last edited
Mar 19 2024 2:43PM
