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Former watermill

Quoys Road

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Former Watermill

The former watermill is situated on Quoys Road in Oback, Deerness, Orkney, United Kingdom.

Location and Setting

  • The mill's location is near a water source, which was likely utilized to power the mill.

History

The construction year of the former watermill is not specified. However, it is believed to date from an earlier period, as it has been identified as a historic watermill on OpenStreetMap data.

Type and Original Purpose

  • The former watermill is classified as an undershot waterwheel mill.
  • Its original purpose was for grain milling, utilizing the power of the water source to drive a mechanical process.

Architecture and Construction Materials

Unfortunately, no specific information regarding the architectural features or construction materials of the former watermill are available.

Current Status and Use

The former watermill is currently in a state of ruin. It is no longer operational and has been preserved as a historic landmark.

Heritage Status and Preservation Efforts

The former watermill's heritage status is not specified. However, it is likely that efforts have been made to preserve the mill, given its historical significance.

Visiting Information

If open to public, visiting information for the former watermill is not available.

Notable Historical Events or Famous Millers

No notable historical events or famous millers are associated with the former watermill.

Technical Details

Unfortunately, no technical details regarding the number of sails, grinding stones, or machinery used in the former watermill are available.

Details

NameFormer watermill
City
CountryUnited Kingdom
Coordinates58.93267, -2.7433298
Current usehistoric landmark