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New Mill, Boardhouse Mills, Birsay

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New Mill, Boardhouse Mills, Birsay — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

New Mill, Boardhouse Mills, Birsay is a category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB6177). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Category B Date Added 08/12/1971 Local Authority Orkney Islands Planning Authority Orkney Islands Parish Birsay And Harray NGR HY 25511 27476 Coordinates 325511, 1027476 — Dated 1873. 2 1/2 storeys. Flagstone, harl-pointing. Slated roof with vent over kiln. Overshot wheel with lade. All machinery in good order.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

New Mill, Boardhouse Mills, located in Birsay on the Scottish Islands, is a watermill recognised as a category B listed building. Its designation highlights its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.

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Coordinates
59.1276, -3.3031
Postcode
KW17 2LY
Parliamentary constituency
Orkney and Shetland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is New Mill, Boardhouse Mills, Birsay?
New Mill, Boardhouse Mills, Birsay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LY).
Is New Mill, Boardhouse Mills, Birsay a listed building?
New Mill, Boardhouse Mills, Birsay is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is New Mill, Boardhouse Mills, Birsay free to visit?
Yes, New Mill, Boardhouse Mills, Birsay is free to enter.
How do I get to New Mill, Boardhouse Mills, Birsay?
Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.