Watermills · Scottish Islands
Barony Mill aka Boardhouse Mill, built 1873 - watermill, overshot
Barony Mill aka Boardhouse Mill, built 1873 - watermill, overshot 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
Barony Mill aka Boardhouse Mill, built 1873 - watermill, overshot is a named watermill in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 59.1276°, -3.3032°.
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Place summary
Barony Mill, also known as Boardhouse Mill, is a watermill located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. Built in 1873, it features an overshot wheel, characteristic of traditional milling technology. This structure exemplifies the industrial heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1276, -3.3032
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n8968507393 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barony Mill aka Boardhouse Mill, built 1873 - watermill, overshot?
- Barony Mill aka Boardhouse Mill, built 1873 - watermill, overshot is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LY).
- What is Barony Mill aka Boardhouse Mill, built 1873 - watermill, overshot?
- Barony Mill aka Boardhouse Mill, built 1873 - watermill, overshot is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barony Mill aka Boardhouse Mill, built 1873 - watermill, overshot?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LY.
- Is Barony Mill aka Boardhouse Mill, built 1873 - watermill, overshot free to visit?
- Yes, Barony Mill aka Boardhouse Mill, built 1873 - watermill, overshot is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barony Mill aka Boardhouse Mill, built 1873 - watermill, overshot?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.