Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBaligill,mill
Mill

Baligill,mill

Scotland
HES SM4265
Site type
Mill
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Baligill Mill is a historical mill structure located in Sutherland, northern Scotland. The site represents evidence of early industrial activity in the Highlands, with the surviving remains indicating its use during the post-medieval period. The mill's physical fabric reflects traditional Scottish milling practices, though the precise dating and original function require further archaeological investigation. Like many such structures in remote highland locations, Baligill Mill demonstrates the historical importance of water-powered industry to local communities and estate management in this region.

Baligill,mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4265. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Baligill,mill?

Baligill Mill is a historical mill structure located in Sutherland, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4265.

Who is responsible for protecting Baligill,mill?

Baligill,mill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM4265.

What other scheduled monuments are near Baligill,mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Baligill Burn,limekilns (0.4 km), Halladale Bridge,hut circles 670m NE of,on banks of Giligill Burn (4.9 km), Millburn, Strath Halladale, barrows 340m NNE of (10.3 km).

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