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The Great Britain Guide

Watermills · Scottish Lowlands

East Cluden Mill

In or near Cargenbridge.

Free admission4.9 · 12 Google reviews

East Cluden Mill — category C listed building-listed watermill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Twelve Apostles (not the cows, the stone circle behind them^) - geograph.org.uk - 490769

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Dumfries · 4.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

East Cluden Mill is located in the Scottish Lowlands, with the postcode DG2 0JA. The nearest railway station is Dumfries, which is 4.5 km away. Entry to the mill is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

East Cluden Mill is a category C listed building-listed watermill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB10203). 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 C Date Added 03/08/1971 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Holywood NGR NX 94163 79343 Coordinates 294163, 579343 — Later 18th century, extended to east first half 19th century. Tall, rectangular-plan cornmill built beside River Cluden; converted 1973-4 to form house and kiln to east demolished - architects T I Morton & Son, Dumfries. 2/3 storeys, with low east wing. South elevation (to river) droved red ashlar with original openings retained (modern glazing), 2 large low-breast iron and timber wheels (these repaired circa 1983); other elevations painted rubble with modern slappings (plate glass windows)/blocked openings. Heavy band course below eaves; Single (modern) axial stack; roofed with graded slates. — 1786 datestone in circa 1930 Lean-to at west may date mill. Listed primarily for river elevation and wheels.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

East Cluden Mill is a watermill located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance.

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Coordinates
55.0972, -3.6601
Postcode
DG2 0JA
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfries and Galloway
Nearest railway station
Dumfries4.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is East Cluden Mill?
East Cluden Mill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 0JA).
What is East Cluden Mill?
East Cluden Mill — category C listed building-listed watermill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to East Cluden Mill?
The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG2 0JA.
Is East Cluden Mill a listed building?
East Cluden Mill is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
Is East Cluden Mill free to visit?
Yes, East Cluden Mill is free to enter.
How do I get to East Cluden Mill?
The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 0JA.