Preston Mill facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | NT596779 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | EAST LINTON |
| Postcode district | EH40 |
| Dialling code | 01620 |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Preston Mill is a historic watermill located in East Lothian, Scotland. It sits right on the River Tyne, near the town of East Linton. This amazing old building is looked after by the National Trust for Scotland.
The mill is a very special place, known as a Category A listed building. This means it's one of Scotland's most important historic sites. It's also close to other interesting spots like Prestonkirk Parish Church and Phantassie Doocot.
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The Mill's Long History
There has been a mill at this spot for a very long time, since the 1500s! The buildings you see today were mostly built in the 1700s. For many years, Preston Mill was a busy place, grinding grain to make oatmeal. It kept working commercially until 1959.
How the Mill Works
The River Tyne is still important to Preston Mill. Its water still turns the big water wheel! When you visit, you can see the old machinery working, just like it did hundreds of years ago. There's also an exhibition that teaches you all about how milling used to happen. You can also see the peaceful mill pond nearby.
Floods and Repairs
In 1948, a big flood from the River Tyne covered the mill buildings. It was a serious event! A few years later, in 1950, a kind local landowner gave the mill to the National Trust for Scotland. This group helps protect important places.
A company called Rank Hovis McDougall, which knows a lot about milling, helped fix up the mill. Their help made sure the mill could work again and be enjoyed by visitors.
What to See at Preston Mill
Preston Mill is made up of a few main parts: the mill building itself, a special kiln, and the miller's house. The current water wheel was put in place in 1909.
The Famous Kiln
Many people, including artists and photographers, love to visit Preston Mill. The most famous part is often the kiln. It has a unique, pointy red roof made of pantiles. It's a really cool and unusual sight!
Images for kids
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The entrance road to Preston Mill is close to Prestonkirk
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Ornamental millstone with legend: Preston Mill National Trust for Scotland
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Milling Exhibition
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The Kiln
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Kiln roof
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The mill wheel
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Flooding from the River Tyne
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Mill stream and surrounding area prone to floods
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Mill closed due to flooding
