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The Great Britain Guide

Watermills Β· Scottish Islands

Tormiston Mill - watermill, early C19, iron overshot wheel, lade, grain

In or near Finstown.

Free admission

Tormiston Mill - watermill, early C19, iron overshot wheel, lade, grain is a watermill in the United Kingdom.

Tormiston Mill - water wheel - geograph.org.uk - 7750924

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Tormiston Mill - watermill, early C19, iron overshot wheel, lade, grain is a named watermill in the United Kingdom. Address: Stenness, Orkney. Coordinates: 58.9946Β°, -3.1864Β°.

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Place summary

Tormiston Mill is a watermill located in the Scottish Islands (postcode KW16). Built in the early 19th century, it features an iron overshot wheel and a lade for grain processing.

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Coordinates
58.9946, -3.1864
Postcode
KW16 3HH
Parliamentary constituency
Orkney and Shetland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tormiston Mill - watermill, early C19, iron overshot wheel, lade, grain?
Tormiston Mill - watermill, early C19, iron overshot wheel, lade, grain is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3HH).
What is Tormiston Mill - watermill, early C19, iron overshot wheel, lade, grain?
Tormiston Mill - watermill, early C19, iron overshot wheel, lade, grain is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Tormiston Mill - watermill, early C19, iron overshot wheel, lade, grain?
Drivers can use postcode KW16 3HH.
Is Tormiston Mill - watermill, early C19, iron overshot wheel, lade, grain free to visit?
Yes, Tormiston Mill - watermill, early C19, iron overshot wheel, lade, grain is free to enter.
How do I get to Tormiston Mill - watermill, early C19, iron overshot wheel, lade, grain?
Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3HH. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.