New Abbey, Monksmill

Heritage listing

Category A Date Added 04/11/1971 Last Date Amended 30/11/2017 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish New Abbey NGR NX 96224 66244 Coordinates 296224, 566244 — A corn mill complex dating primarily to the late 18th century, with 19th century alterations, comprising a large mill building including a waterwheel, kiln, a dwelling and other related machinery, mill pond with dam, fish pond and lades. The mill building dates to around the late 18th century and was constructed in phases. The mill building was restored in 1982. The mill is in working order, and comprises two adjoining rectangular-plan blocks sharing a common gable. It is constructed of lime washed rubble. The north block of the mill building is two storeys and is lower and narrower than the south block, with a lean-to in the re-entrant angle to the west. The north end of the north block is the former domestic accommodation for the miller, now housing the property manager s office, visitor reception and exhibition spaces (2017). The northeast angle is curved to the roadside at ground level, and there is a long lean-to section against the west wall. The north block of the mill building also houses the kiln which was used to dry the grain before it was milled. The principal (south) range is three storeys with a loft above. There is an east-facing door at ground level which has a small-paned fanlight. There is a door off-centre left at first floor level. There are predominantly timber fixed pane windows of various sizes throughout the building. Some openings have fixed panes with top hoppers and there are some 12-pane timber sash and case windows, predominantly to the east elevation. The roofs have straight stone skews and are covered with graded slates. There is a stone

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.