Monument record MHG55083 - Site of wind pump, Drumduan

Summary

The remains of a wind pump which was destroyed by gales in 1953.

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Grid reference Centred NH 91573 56890 (7m by 6m) (Approximate)
Map sheet NH95NW
Civil Parish AULDEARN
Geographical Area NAIRN

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There was a windmill at Drumduan, as at nearby Millhill (MHG23784). It was working in the 1940s, but was destroyed in the gales of 1953. Only the storage tank remains. There were not many windmills in the parish. Most people used wells.

Information from Donnie Mackenzie <1>

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  • <1> Collection/Project Archive: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 08/2011. Digital site gazetteer and archive for ARCH Community Timeline Project: Auldearn. Yes. Site 32.

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Record last edited

Sep 9 2011 10:46AM

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