Where is Windmill, Duncow?

Windmill, Duncow is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG1 1RD).

How do I get to Windmill, Duncow?

The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG1 1RD.

Is Windmill, Duncow a listed building?

Windmill, Duncow is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.

Is Windmill, Duncow free to visit?

Yes, Windmill, Duncow is free to enter.

How do I get to Windmill, Duncow?

The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG1 1RD.

Windmills · Scottish Lowlands

Windmill, Duncow

In or near Locharbriggs.

Free admission

Windmill, Duncow — category B listed building-listed windmill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Dumfries · 7.2 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Windmill in Duncow, the nearest railway station is Dumfries, located 7.2 km away. The postcode for the windmill is DG1 1RD, which can be used for sat-nav coordinates (latitude 55.1376, longitude -3.6108). Entry to the windmill is free.

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Windmill, Duncow is a category B listed building-listed windmill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB10279). 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 03/08/1971 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Kirkmahoe NGR NX 97411 83772 Coordinates 297411, 583772 — Late 17th/early 18th century. Roofless, 4-storey, battered circular shell of tower windmill. Rubble built, with red ashlar dressings. Original south-facing door now blocked; mid/later 19th century door faces north; other openings at each level all blocked. Flooring all removed. — Described as "ruins" on 1st end OS (1855); the north door may date from a restoration shortly after then.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

Windmill, Duncow is a category B listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It represents a notable example of historical windmill architecture in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 55.1376, -3.6108
District: Dumfries and Galloway
Postcode: DG1 1RD
Parliamentary constituency: Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Nearest railway station: Dumfries — 7.2 km

Sources

wikidata: Q17807953 (CC0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Windmill, Duncow?: Windmill, Duncow is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG1 1RD).
What is Windmill, Duncow?: Windmill, Duncow — category B listed building-listed windmill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Windmill, Duncow?: The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG1 1RD.
Is Windmill, Duncow a listed building?: Windmill, Duncow is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is Windmill, Duncow free to visit?: Yes, Windmill, Duncow is free to enter.
How do I get to Windmill, Duncow?: The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG1 1RD.

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