Aberfeldy Water Mill
The Aberfeldy Water Mill , formerly McKerchar & McNaughton's Meal Mill , is a water mill in the Scottish town of Aberfeldy in the Council Area Perth and Kinross . In 1971 the structure was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A.
history
A mill already existed on the site in the 1740s. The Earl of Breadalbane acquired the business in 1771. Today's Aberfeldy Water Mill was built in 1826. It was in operation until it closed in 1983. Tom Rodger , whose family has been producing oatmeal for seven generations , bought the business. He restored the old mill and has been producing oatmeal there since 1987. The Aberfeldy Water Mill is one of Aberfeldy's tourist attractions.
description
The Aberfeldy Water Mill is on Mill Street in the center of Aberfeldy. The quarry stone building has an L-shaped floor plan. Striking is the 1953 added kiln with its pyramidal roof with pagoda. It is operated with oil. The ogival window openings are unusual . A mill channel, which is partly underground through Aberfeldy, feeds the overshot water wheel . The eight-spoke cast iron wheel has a diameter of 6.1 m and a width of 91 cm.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
Web links
- Entry on Aberfeldy Water Mill in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 56 ° 37 '9.9 " N , 3 ° 52' 1.9" W.