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Lewis, Gress, Abhainn Mhor, Corn Mill

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Watermill (19th Century)

Site Name Lewis, Gress, Abhainn Mhor, Corn Mill

Classification Watermill (19th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Griais Mill; Gress Mill

Canmore ID 156898

Site Number NB44SE 53

NGR NB 4943 4200

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Gress, Corn Mill View from SW
Gress, Corn Mill View from SWGress, Corn Mill View from NGress, Corn Mill View of wheel and ladeGress, Corn Mill View of wheel and ladeOblique aerial view centred on the lodge with the outbuilding, watermill and site of the souterrain and midden adjacent, taken from the NE.Gress, Corn Mill Interior view of wheel-house looking NW

Administrative Areas

  • Council Western Isles
  • Parish Stornoway
  • Former Region Western Isles Islands Area
  • Former District Western Isles
  • Former County Ross And Cromarty

Archaeology Notes

NB44SE 53 4943 4200

(Location cited as NB 494 420). Corn mill, Gress, 19th and early 20th century. The roofless ruin of a complex and two-storey building, part rubble, part cast concrete, with rhe axle and one ring of a six-spoke iron overshot wheel about 14ft (4.3m) diameter and the cast-iron pit wheel. There is a 48in (1.22m) diameter millstone at the entrance.

J R Hume 1977.

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