Watermills · Scottish Islands
Rapness Mill
Rapness Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Rapness Mill is a named watermill in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 59.2658°, -2.8758°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Rapness Mill is a watermill located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. This historic structure is notable for its traditional milling function, contributing to the region's agricultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 59.2658, -2.8758
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w931949851 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rapness Mill?
- Rapness Mill is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2DE).
- What is Rapness Mill?
- Rapness Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rapness Mill?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2DE.
- Is Rapness Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Rapness Mill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rapness Mill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2DE. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.