2. MUCKHART MILL

The Mill is a category B listed building and described as a “complex building of several dates: M.I.M. 1666, 1717, 1727 (internally) 1770 and 19th-century alterations, including ashlar facing of wheel-pit. Comprises three blocks at different angles, all pantiled, disused 20′ overshot wheel at N., wooden arms, cast-iron outer frame. Workings and kiln gutted, renovated as children’s holiday home 1967.

It is believed to have one of Scotland’s largest overshot waterwheels which was renovated into working condition by the current owner several years ago but is no longer in operation. It is even rarer a building as there is evidence of a smaller waterwheel, possibly on the same axle as the main one, but on the other side of the building. There you can find a second water channel running alongside the building which exits under a small bridge and into the River Devon

1666 There is an inscription on the side wall of the Mill house “M.I.M. 1666” as identified by local postie and amateur historian, Alan Ritchie on 6/9/14.