Preston Mill
Preston Mill is a former watermill in the Scottish town of Preston in the East Lothian council area . In 1971 the buildings were included in the Scottish Monuments List in the highest category A.
history
There has been a mill on the site since the 12th century. Preston Mill was built during the 17th century to supply a nearby stately home. The load-bearing beam construction dates back to 1660 at the latest. Around 1760 the mill was extensively renovated and substantially expanded. Commercial use ended in 1959 when the operation became unprofitable. As early as 1950, the mill was handed over to the National Trust for Scotland . The complex has been restored and is now open to visitors.
description
The mill is on the southern edge of Preston not far from the north bank of the Tynes . The masonry of the complex is made of quarry stone. A round kiln with a conical roof forms the northern end . It connects to the elongated mill building. A granary and offices are located to the east in an L-shaped building. All roofs are covered with red tiles. To drive the water wheel , a canal branches off above the mill, which is fed back to the river below. The steel, undershot water wheel measures 3.4 m in diameter and is equipped with wooden shovels. The machinery inside is largely preserved and functional. Much of it dates from the early 20th century.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ a b Entry on Preston Mill in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
- ^ Information from the National Trust for Scotland
Web links
- Information from the National Trust for Scotland
- Entry on Preston Mill in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 55 ° 59 ′ 31.9 ″ N , 2 ° 39 ′ 4 ″ W.