Preston Mill facts for kids
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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 on the River Tyne. You can find it on the eastern edge of East Linton in East Lothian, Scotland. This amazing old building is very close to Prestonkirk Parish Church and the Smeaton Hepburn Estate. It is officially recognized as a Category A listed building, which means it's a very important historical site.
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What is Preston Mill?
Preston Mill is a special kind of mill that uses the power of flowing water to grind grain. It's located in a small area called Preston, which is right next to East Linton. People have been using a mill on this spot for a very long time, since the 1500s! The mill you see today was built in the 1700s.
How the Mill Worked
Preston Mill was a working mill until 1959. Its main job was to produce oatmeal, which is made from oats. The River Tyne still turns the big water wheel at the mill. When you visit, you can see the old machinery still working, just like it did many years ago. There's also an exhibition that teaches you all about how milling works.
A Mill's History
An important engineer named Andrew Meikle helped keep the mill running in the 1700s. He was a millwright, someone who builds and repairs mills. In 1948, a big flood from the River Tyne covered the buildings. After this, in 1950, a local landowner gave the mill to the National Trust for Scotland. This organization helps protect important places in Scotland. A company called Rank Hovis McDougall also helped fix up the mill so it could work again.
Exploring the Mill Today
Preston Mill has a few main parts: the mill itself, a kiln, and the miller's house. The mill wheel you see today was put in place in 1909. Many visitors, artists, and photographers love Preston Mill. The kiln is especially famous because of its unique conical (cone-shaped) red roof, made of special pantile tiles. It's a really cool place to visit and learn about history!
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
External Links
- Undiscovered Scotland - Preston Mill and Phantassie Doocot
- National Trust for Scotland webpage for Preston Mill
