Watermills · Scottish Islands
Sabiston Mill, Dounby
In or near Finstown.
Sabiston Mill, Dounby — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Sabiston Mill, Dounby is a category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB6181). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 08/12/1971 Local Authority Orkney Islands Planning Authority Orkney Islands Parish Birsay And Harray NGR HY 28435 21798 Coordinates 328435, 1021798 — 19th cent. 2 storeys with higher kiln. Flagstone. Modern asbestos roof. Undershot wheel with lade.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sabiston Mill is a watermill located in Dounby, on the Scottish Islands. It is a category B listed building, recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0771, -3.2502
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17826701 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sabiston Mill, Dounby?
- Sabiston Mill, Dounby is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2HS).
- What is Sabiston Mill, Dounby?
- Sabiston Mill, Dounby — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sabiston Mill, Dounby?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2HS.
- Is Sabiston Mill, Dounby a listed building?
- Sabiston Mill, Dounby is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Sabiston Mill, Dounby free to visit?
- Yes, Sabiston Mill, Dounby is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sabiston Mill, Dounby?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2HS. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.