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Ayr, Mill Brae, Nether Mill
Grain Mill (Medieval)
Site Name Ayr, Mill Brae, Nether Mill
Classification Grain Mill (Medieval)
Canmore ID 200805
Site Number NS32SW 185
NGR NS 3427 2149
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/200805
- Council South Ayrshire
- Parish Ayr
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Kyle And Carrick
- Former County Ayrshire
NS32SW 185.00 3427 2149.
see also: NS32SW 185.00 3432 2150 Weir.
Publication Account (1977)
In the post-reformation period Ayr maintained two mills - the Nether and the Over Mill. They were both located on the south bank of the River Ayr at the end of Mill Vennel. In the neighbouring area were several stone quarries.
Information from ‘Historic Ayr: The Archaeological Implications of Development’ (1977).
