Watermills · Scottish Lowlands
Craig Mill, Sandford
In or near Glassford.
Craig Mill, Sandford — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Larkhall · 9.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Craig Mill in Sandford, the nearest railway station is Larkhall, which is 9.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is ML10 6PB. Admission to the site is free.
About
Craig Mill, Sandford is a category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1268). 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 11/11/1980 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Parish Avondale NGR NS 71276 43250 Coordinates 271276, 643250 — Circa 1825. Single storey over basement, 4-bay mill. Rubble- built, with ashlar margins, stugged quoins and dressings. East wall has 2 doors and 2 windows, both doors raised above ground level, steps leading to left door. Low gabled wheel- house projecting westwards takes water from south. End stacks and slate roof. — Probably contemporary with Craigmill cottages, ie 1825
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Craig Mill is a watermill located in Sandford, central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6656, -4.0480
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML10 6PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Kilbride and Strathaven
- Nearest railway station
- Larkhall — 9.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17844878 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Craig Mill, Sandford?
- Craig Mill, Sandford is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML10 6PB).
- What is Craig Mill, Sandford?
- Craig Mill, Sandford — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Craig Mill, Sandford?
- The nearest railway station is Larkhall, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML10 6PB.
- Is Craig Mill, Sandford a listed building?
- Craig Mill, Sandford is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Craig Mill, Sandford free to visit?
- Yes, Craig Mill, Sandford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Craig Mill, Sandford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML10 6PB. It sits within the East Kilbride and Strathaven parliamentary constituency.