Barry Mill: A Category A listed watermill in Angus

Barry Mill, a Category A listed watermill, dates back to 1539 and stands about half a mile north of Barry Village, near Carnoustie. The mill you see today was reconstructed in 1814. The National Trust for Scotland owns and operates it, having taken it under its wing in 1992. Before that, the mill was commercially active until 1984, grinding oats from neighboring farms into meal. Demonstrations can be arranged on weekends or by prior agreement.

Upstream, you'll find a dam, lade, and a series of levers, cogs and gears in the basement that controls the mill's power. This power is supplied by the Barry Burn to a 15 feet 6 inches diameter overshot waterwheel.

At the mill today, you won't find sacks of oats from neighboring farms, but pre-processed oats arrive at the site to be milled in the traditional style.

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