Historic houses · North West England
Old House, New Abbey
In or near Cargenbridge.
Old House, New Abbey — architectural structure in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Old House, New Abbey is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "architectural structure in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 54.9798°, -3.6237°.
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Official information
New Abbey Corn Mill is an 18th-century water-powered mill that demonstrates the process of oatmeal production. Visitors can take guided tours to learn about the mill's history and the stories of its past millers, while enjoying the well-preserved machinery and buildings.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old House, New Abbey is a historic house located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG2. It is designated as a category A listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance. The surrounding area is also part of the RAMSAR site for Upper Solway Flats & Marshes.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9798, -3.6237
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Phone
- +44 1387 850 260
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q17570993 (CC0)
- commons: Old House, New Abbey, with mill pond.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old House, New Abbey?
- Old House, New Abbey is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8BU).
- What is Old House, New Abbey?
- Old House, New Abbey — architectural structure in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Old House, New Abbey?
- Drivers can use postcode DG2 8BU.
- Is Old House, New Abbey a listed building?
- Old House, New Abbey is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Old House, New Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Old House, New Abbey is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Old House, New Abbey?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8BU. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.