Watermills · Scottish Islands
watermill (ruins)
watermill (ruins) is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
watermill (ruins) is a named watermill in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 59.1348°, -3.1552°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
The ruins of a watermill located in the Scottish Islands (postcode KW17) represent a historical industrial site. The structure reflects the region's past reliance on water-powered milling for grain processing. Its remnants offer insight into traditional Scottish agricultural practices.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1348, -3.1552
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1169319452 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is watermill (ruins)?
- watermill (ruins) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2NJ).
- Is watermill (ruins) free to visit?
- Yes, watermill (ruins) is free to enter.
- How do I get to watermill (ruins)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2NJ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.