Description

Probably 18th century rebuilding of earlier kiln, with 18th century barn, converted for residential purposes, Johnston Erdal, 1989. Circular-plan kiln and rectangular granary adjoined at oblique angle. Rubble; harled modern additions and alterations (1989).

kILN: 2-stage; kiln fire largely underground, entered by low doorway with steps down at E; grain chute on upper stage to SW. Conical pantiled roof on cartwheel trusses; zinc cowl at apex, and velus skylights (1989). Section of rubble wall adjoins kiln to former mill, at WS. Kiln floor to be retained.

GRANARY: repaired, 1989, with walls realigned slightly; rubble re-used where possible, harled brick and breeze blocks for replacement walling. Kiln adjoined to S end. Doorway and window to W elevation; 3 windows and French windows inserted on E elevation. 2 gabled dormers added to E pitch. 2 windows to N gable end, with rubble and brick masonry. ashlar coped skews and brick end stacks.

Sash and case windows with small-pane glazing pattern, and red pantiles (1989).

Statement of Interest

Seton Mill and Mill Cottage are sited close by at right angles. Historical associations include the legend that General John Cope rested here after the Battle of Prestonpans, and the fact that Mary Slessor, Scottish missionary, dwelt here for a period, with her adopted children from Nigeria. To the south of the mill group lies the rubble wall of the Seton House orchard.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q56623937

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Recommended Books

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  This Old House: Restoring, Rehabilitating, and Renovating an Older House
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  London 3: North West: North West v. 3 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Kent: North East and East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Suffolk: East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover