Archaeology Notes

Event ID 698742

Category Descriptive Accounts

Type Archaeology Notes

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NS32NE 3 36209 28048

(NS 3620 2805) Windmill (NR) (remains of) and Dovecot (NAT)

OS 6" map (1968)

The stump of a tower mill about 30ft high and 12ft in diameter stands on an artificial mound which houses an arched underground cellar, projecting about 15ft from the basement of the tower under the main floor. It is a classic example of the vaulted tower mill (Class 2) and dates from the early 18th century. It was converted to a dovecot in the early 19th century and is roofed and in good condition.

I L Donnachie and N K Stewart 1967

When visited in 1954, this windmill was generally as described. The walls, of rubble masonry, are just under 1.0m thick and taper slightly towards the roof. There are some small windows and two doorways (one blocked up). The barrel vault beneath the tower measures 6.0m long and 5.0m broad. The interior of the tower contains brick pigeon-holes. Visited by OS (JLD) 18 May 1954

This mill has been re-roofed and slated and remains in a stable condition. The internal nest boxes have been removed.

Visited by OS (JRL) 4 November 1980