Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSpinningdale Cotton Mill, remains of
Remains of

Spinningdale Cotton Mill, remains of

Scotland
HES SM8028
Site type
Remains of
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Remains of Spinningdale Cotton Mill is a late eighteenth-century industrial structure located in Sutherland, Scotland. The mill was established as part of the broader expansion of cotton manufacturing into Scotland during the late Georgian period, representing the development of textile production beyond the central industrial regions. The surviving remains indicate the substantial nature of the original building, which would have processed raw cotton into yarn using water power harnessed from the local watercourse. The site is recorded in the national heritage database as a significant example of early industrial development in the Scottish Highlands, demonstrating the geographical reach of Britain's cotton industry during this transformative period.

Spinningdale Cotton Mill, remains of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8028. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Spinningdale Cotton Mill, remains of?

Remains of Spinningdale Cotton Mill is a late eighteenth-century industrial structure located in Sutherland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8028.

Who is responsible for protecting Spinningdale Cotton Mill, remains of?

Spinningdale Cotton Mill, remains 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 SM8028.

What other scheduled monuments are near Spinningdale Cotton Mill, remains of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ardvannie, chambered cairn 100m SW of Woodside (2.1 km), Dun Alascaig,broch (3.2 km), Leachonich, two chambered cairns 145m N and 265m NNW of (3.7 km).

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