Sites and Monument Record: Manuel Mill (SMR 98)

Description
Corn mill complex, comprising principally a single large rectangular plan 3-storey block built in at least 5 stages, mostly during (to judge by the visual evidence) the period from the 2nd half 18th century to the 1st half of the 19th century. Rubble with ashlar dressings, slated and pantile roofs, modern sheeting at left. Giant near-centre arch, behind which are recessed sites of the mill wheels (one on each gable within this arch). Flat fronted; roof heights are fairly consistent rather than uniform.
Its uncommonly great size may be partly because of its situation, close to the Union Canal.
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Object detail

Site type
Site
mill; water
Site status
Listed B
Site history notes
Reginald Crawford inherited the lands and barony of Haining with the mill of Manuel from his father. The mill lands of Manuel Mill became a minor seat and for several centuries it was the home of the Crawfords. The OS Name Book describes it as "A large pile of buildings, composed of a dwelling house, corn and flour mill with offices. Machinery of the mill propelled by a water wheel sixteen hp; all two storey, slated and in good repair."
Major work carried out on the lade and weir in 1877.
Site conservation date
1780-1880
Site grid ref
NS 9705 7616
Conservation status
Industrial

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