Longhill Mill
The Longhill Mill is a former watermill in the Scottish village of Lhanbryde in the Council Area Moray . In 1971 the structure was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A.
history
A mill has been recorded at the site since 1733. On a map from the mid-19th century it was shown as a flour mill. The miller's house, which is preserved today, was built around this time. The mill had a mill pond from which the water was fed to the water wheel . In the late 19th century, the mill was destroyed by fire. Today's Longhill Mill was built on the same site in 1891. It was operated as a flour mill until 1969. In 2003 the Longhill Mill was restored and converted into a residential building.
description
The Longhill Mill is near the Longhill Burn stream on the northern edge of Lhanbryde. The two-story watermill has a T-shaped floor plan. A one-story extension continues on the southeast side. The masonry of the mill is made of quarry stone, which was cut into unequal blocks and built into layered masonry. A first ventilation tower rises from the slate-covered gable roof .
Three pairs of millstones are installed in a row. An overshot water wheel with a diameter of around 3.7 meters is installed for propulsion. The 1.4 meter wide wooden wheel has eight steel spokes.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Historical information on Longhill Mill
- ↑ Information on Longhill Mill
- ^ Map of the Ordnance Survey
- ↑ Entry on Longhill Mill in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
Web links
- Network presence of the mill
- Entry on Longhill Mill in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 57 ° 38 '48.4 " N , 3 ° 13' 29.1" W.