Building record MHG48927 - Romesdal Mill, Romesdal

Summary

Early C19 watermill, including a kiln.

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Grid reference Centred NG 40695 53466 (20m by 20m)
Map sheet NG45SW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish SNIZORT

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Watermill built by James Gillespie Graham in 1802 for Lord Macdonald. It ceased use in 1915. It comprises three compartments, including a kiln. The mill wheel and lade survive on the north gable <2>.

The mill survives to wallhead height but is in a ruinous and dangerous condition. Parts of the mill workings are still visible inside. Several mill stones survive, at least two of which have been propped up against walls <3>.

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  • <1> Dataset: RCAHMS. 02/2008. Annual update from Canmore. Digital. 276038.
  • <2> Text/Publication/Volume: Miers, M.. 2008. The Western Seaboard: An Illustrated Architectural Guide. Paperback. 224.
  • <3> Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.

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Record last edited

Jun 17 2011 2:09PM

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