Watermills · Scottish Islands
Sourin, Nethermill, Rousay
Sourin, Nethermill, Rousay — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Sourin, Nethermill, Rousay is a category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB18642). 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 Rousay And Egilsay NGR HY 44053 31129 Coordinates 344053, 1031129 — 18th-19th cents. 2-storeys. Random rubble. Slated roof with vent over kiln. Wooden projection for hoist. Insets (1776, 1862, 1880, 1937) in S. gable. Overshot wheel with lade.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sourin is a watermill located in Nethermill, Rousay, within the Scottish Islands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1632, -2.9802
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17828180 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sourin, Nethermill, Rousay?
- Sourin, Nethermill, Rousay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2PR).
- Is Sourin, Nethermill, Rousay a listed building?
- Sourin, Nethermill, Rousay is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Sourin, Nethermill, Rousay free to visit?
- Yes, Sourin, Nethermill, Rousay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sourin, Nethermill, Rousay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2PR. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.