Watermills · Scottish Lowlands
Craighead Mill,Lesmahagow
In or near Kirkfieldbank.
Craighead Mill,Lesmahagow — scheduled monument-listed watermill in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Clyde Valley Station · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Craighead Mill,Lesmahagow is a scheduled monument-listed watermill in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry SM3907). 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
Craighead Mill is an industrial site designated as a scheduled monument, reflecting its historical significance in the context of milling and manufacturing in the area. The mill's designation under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 highlights its importance as a site of national heritage. It is located in Lesmahagow, South Lanarkshire.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Craighead Mill is a watermill located in Lesmahagow, central Scotland. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6455, -3.8831
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML11 0DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hamilton and Clyde Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Clyde Valley Station — 5.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56665869 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Milton Bridge, Lesmahagow
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Old Road Bridge, River Nethan, Lesmahagow
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
War Memorial Gate Arch
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Abbeygreen Church
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Lesmahagow Old Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Ruins of Lesmahagow Priory
Abbeys & priories · 0.9 km
Lesmahagow
Villages · 1.0 km
Driveway Bridge Over River Nethan, Birkwood
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Turfholm Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Bridge, South Driveway, Lesmahagow
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Dillar Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.7 km
Kirkmuirhill Parish Church, Carlisle Road, Kirkmuirhill
Historic churches · 2.7 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Milton Bridge, Lesmahagow
Milton Bridge, Lesmahagow — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Old Road Bridge, River Nethan, Lesmahagow
Old Road Bridge, River Nethan, Lesmahagow — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
War Memorial Gate Arch
War Memorial Gate Arch — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Abbeygreen Church
Abbeygreen Church — church building in Lesmahagow, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Lesmahagow Old Parish Church
Lesmahagow Old Parish Church — church in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · Scottish Lowlands
Ruins of Lesmahagow Priory
Ruins of Lesmahagow Priory — a abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Craighead Mill,Lesmahagow
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
New Lanark Mill Hotel
New Lanark Mill Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Collierhall Farm Caravan Site
Collierhall Farm Caravan Site — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
Scottish Equi Complex
Scottish Equi Complex — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Newhouse Park Farm
Newhouse Park Farm — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Clydesdale Inn
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📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas
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📷 6Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
74 Main Street, Carnwath
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Rowan Tree Inn, 62 Old Mill Road, Uddingston
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Post Horn Hotel, Crawford
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Craighead Mill,Lesmahagow?
- Craighead Mill,Lesmahagow is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML11 0DT).
- What is Craighead Mill,Lesmahagow?
- Craighead Mill,Lesmahagow — scheduled monument-listed watermill in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Craighead Mill,Lesmahagow?
- The nearest railway station is Clyde Valley Station, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML11 0DT.
- Is Craighead Mill,Lesmahagow a listed building?
- Craighead Mill,Lesmahagow is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Craighead Mill,Lesmahagow free to visit?
- Yes, Craighead Mill,Lesmahagow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Craighead Mill,Lesmahagow?
- The nearest railway station is Clyde Valley Station, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML11 0DT.