Watermills · Scottish Islands
Norse Water Mill
In or near Stromness.
Norse Water Mill — a watermill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — 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
Norse Water Mill is a watermill located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Norse Water Mill is a historic watermill located in the Scottish Islands. It exemplifies traditional milling techniques and reflects the region's agricultural heritage. The mill's significance is underscored by its architectural features and historical context within the landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.9224, -3.1567
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/11063760936 (ODbL)
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St Nicholas's Church (ruins) aka Orkney Round Church C12
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Round Kirk, Orphir
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Earl's Bu - Horizontal Mill (Norse), Settlement (Norse)
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📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Site of tumulus (Lavacroon)
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📷 5Where to eat & stay near Norse Water Mill
Places to stay
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Norse Water Mill?
- Norse Water Mill is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RD).
- What is Norse Water Mill?
- Norse Water Mill — a watermill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Norse Water Mill?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RD.
- Is Norse Water Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Norse Water Mill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Norse Water Mill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.