Watermills · Scottish Highlands
West Mill, Newtonmill
In or near Stracathro.
West Mill, Newtonmill — category C listed building-listed watermill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brechin · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit West Mill, Newtonmill, the nearest railway station is Brechin, which is 4.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DD9 7PZ, and entry is free.
About
West Mill, Newtonmill is a category C listed building-listed watermill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB17783). 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 C Date Added 11/06/1971 Local Authority Angus Planning Authority Angus Parish Stracathro NGR NO 60538 64312 Coordinates 360538, 764312 — 2-storey rubble with droved dressings, ashlar on S gable at wheel (undershot, disintegrated); stone slab roof; skewputts. c.1780. Large wooden gear-wheel survives within, workings otherwise removed. — B group with item 31 in Brechin (lwd) parish Re-categorised as C(S) from B for Group. The listing refers specifically to the group interest of the subject. It applies, as always, to interior as well as exterior, as appropriate to building type.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Mill, located in Newtonmill in the Scottish Highlands, is a watermill designated as a category C listed building. Its historical significance is attributed to its traditional milling functions and architectural features typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.7687, -2.6472
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD9 7PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Brechin — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56623056 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Mill, Newtonmill?
- West Mill, Newtonmill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD9 7PZ).
- What is West Mill, Newtonmill?
- West Mill, Newtonmill — category C listed building-listed watermill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Mill, Newtonmill?
- The nearest railway station is Brechin, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD9 7PZ.
- Is West Mill, Newtonmill a listed building?
- West Mill, Newtonmill is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is West Mill, Newtonmill free to visit?
- Yes, West Mill, Newtonmill is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Mill, Newtonmill?
- The nearest railway station is Brechin, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD9 7PZ.