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CORN DRYING KILN

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A kiln used for drying cereals. Use for freestanding structures only. For corn drying kilns incorporated into barns use KILN BARN.

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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.

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