A kiln used for drying cereals. Use for freestanding structures only. For corn drying kilns incorporated into barns use KILN BARN.
Related Terms
Term |
Note |
BLACKHOUSE |
A dwelling comprising byre, barn and living quarters, with walls consisting of inner and outer dry stone facings with an insulating turf core. |
BYRE DWELLING |
A rectangular building of late- to post-medieval date, comprising a dwelling for people and accommodation for animals under one roof. Only use where there is evidence for both functions. |
GRAIN MILL |
A mill where grain is ground to produce flour. |
GRANARY |
A building used to store grain, especially after it has been threshed or husked. |
KILN BARN |
A barn incorporating a corn drying kiln. |
TOWNSHIP |
A group of dwellings, associated farm buildings and land, held by two or more joint tenants usually working the land communally. |
WINNOWER |
A device for separating grain from chaff by means of a wind or current of air. |