Windmills · Scottish Islands
Kirkhouse Point windmill (ruins)
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Kirkhouse Point windmill (ruins) is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
Claire Pegrum — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Kirkhouse Point windmill (ruins) is a named windmill in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 58.8010°, -2.9172°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Kirkhouse Point windmill (ruins) is located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. The structure represents historical industrial architecture, though specific details about its era and original function are not provided. The remains offer insight into the region's milling heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8010, -2.9172
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n1347075972 (ODbL)
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Millenium standing stone
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St Peter's Church
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Pictish symbol stone (was part of window sill)
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📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Pool of Cletts
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkhouse Point windmill (ruins)?
- Kirkhouse Point windmill (ruins) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2TJ).
- What is Kirkhouse Point windmill (ruins)?
- Kirkhouse Point windmill (ruins) is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkhouse Point windmill (ruins)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2TJ.
- Is Kirkhouse Point windmill (ruins) free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkhouse Point windmill (ruins) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkhouse Point windmill (ruins)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2TJ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.