Kirkland Glen
Mill (Period Unassigned), Village (Period Unassigned), Spindle Whorl(S)
Site Name Kirkland Glen
Classification Mill (Period Unassigned), Village (Period Unassigned), Spindle Whorl(S)
Alternative Name(s) Gourock Mill
Canmore ID 41020
Site Number NS24NW 31
NGR NS 215 460
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/41020
- Council North Ayrshire
- Parish West Kilbride
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Cunninghame
- Former County Ayrshire
NS24NW 31 215 460
Gourock Mill stood between Kirkland (NS 219 460) and Glenhead (NS 213 458). Nearly all traces of it have gone apart from vestiges of its dams and lades. Nothing remains of the clachan which stood beside the mill. Spindle whorls have been occasionally found in the vicinity.
J Lamb 1896.
No trace. Kirkland Glen is steep and wooded, and the surrounding area is heavily cultivated.
Visited by OS (JRL) 11 November 1982.
Srp Note (18 April 2012)
SRP North Ayrshire Mills field visit. See attached Pdf.
Field Visit (18 January 2012 - 18 January 2012)
SRP North Ayrshire Mills Survey. Field visit.