Monument record MHG29925 - Mills, Kilmuir

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Grid reference Centred NH 6800 5050 (40m by 40m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NH65SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish KNOCKBAIN

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Documentary evidence suggests that 2 mills stood on the shores near the church, Munlochy Bay. These mills were operated by sea water. Investigation in this area revealed the discovery of a large, circular grindstone. The mills went out of use before the 1800's.It was 4 ft in diameter and weighed about a ton.
See assoc. docs. File.
J Aitken : 25/04/01.

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May 13 2016 12:00AM

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