Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoch of Strathbeg, windmill W of
Windmill

Loch of Strathbeg, windmill W of

Scotland
HES SM4331
Site type
Windmill
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The windmill west of Loch of Strathbeg is a post-medieval structure located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Though the precise date of construction remains uncertain, such mills were characteristic features of Scottish agricultural practice from the sixteenth century onwards, reflecting the region's developing grain-milling infrastructure. The site represents evidence of early modern rural industry in the north-east of Scotland, where water and wind power were exploited to process cereal crops. The location near Loch of Strathbeg indicates utilisation of local topographical advantages for mill operation in what was an economically significant agricultural district.

Loch of Strathbeg, windmill W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4331. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loch of Strathbeg, windmill W of?

The windmill west of Loch of Strathbeg is a post-medieval structure located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4331.

Who is responsible for protecting Loch of Strathbeg, windmill W of?

Loch of Strathbeg, windmill W of 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 SM4331.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loch of Strathbeg, windmill W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Netherton,standing stones & stone circle (1.9 km), Berrybrae, stone circle 470m NNE of (3.2 km), Rattray Line, pill box 650m E of Rattray House (4.9 km).

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