Historic site
Norse Mill and Kiln
9 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Chris
May 16, 2022
is a short walk from the main A858 near Shawbost next to Loch Roinavat is a renovated pair of thatched buildings used in past times to process barley grain into meal. The Corn Mill and kiln were in use right up till the 1930’s, showing its useful location The Norse Mill and Kiln buildings give a very rare glimpse into the Scandinavian past of Lewis. The mill was powered by water from the stream from the nearby Loch Roinavat. The Mill and Kiln was restored and re built in the late 1960’s and worked on again in 1995 by the same expert stone mason that renovated the Bostah Beach house The path to the Mill is good and well maintained, as are the buildings.
is a short walk from the main A858 near Shawbost next to Loch Roinavat is a renovated pair of thatched buildings used in past times to process barley grain into meal. The Corn Mill and kiln were in use right up till the 1930’s, showing its useful location The Norse Mill and Kiln buildings give a v…
Annella
May 16, 2021
An insight into past life on the island.
Julie
August 17, 2019
A very interesting and well preserved example of Norse life and influence in the Hebrides. It’s also one of the less well known tourist spots and so there is rarely other people there. A nice walk to where they are located by a stream.
Annemiek
August 11, 2017
Old mill restored. Walk half a mile till you come to it. Go in and get used to the dark. Interesting to see how people made their flour withotu electricity but water power
Location
Scotland