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Millhouse, Kames Gunpowder Works; Weighhouse
Post Office (20th Century), Weigh House (19th Century)
Site Name Millhouse, Kames Gunpowder Works; Weighhouse
Classification Post Office (20th Century), Weigh House (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Kames Powder Mill; Kames Mill (Gunpowder); Post Office
Canmore ID 165301
Site Number NR97SE 24.11
NGR NR 95833 70714
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/165301
- Council Argyll And Bute
- Parish Kilfinan
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Argyll And Bute
- Former County Argyll
NR97SE 24.11 95833 70714
Formerly NR97SE 60
The now derelict weigh house for the gunpowder works, later used as the post office, is situated on the S side of the B8000 road. Built of brick with a slated roof, the entrance is at the NE end. One large window in three sections. A modern pedestal letter box stands outside.
Visited by RCAHMS, (MKO), 19 April 1988