A former corn mill retains wheel gearing and hopper windows beneath a later worship interior of pews, pulpit and sounding board.
Quick facts
- Date
- Circa 1860; converted circa 1950
- Architect / designer
- Unknown
- Type
- Former corn mill converted to a prayer meeting house
- Designation
- Listed building, Category C (LB50801)
- OS grid reference
- NG 15183 96502
Architecture, archaeology and continuing use
The tall single-storey rubble building has a three-bay front, hipped corrugated roof and large quoins. A partly infilled wheel pit, surviving gearing and top-hopper windows reveal milling, while fixed pews, central aisle and timber pulpit record conversion.
Its story
Built around 1860 as a corn mill, the structure served the agricultural economy of the Bays of Harris. Around 1950 it became a Free Presbyterian prayer meeting house, preserving industrial traces within a simple church interior.
Why it is included
Category C listing recognises a rare layered survival where milling technology and worship fittings occupy the same small rural building.
What to notice
- The partly blocked wheel pit and remaining gearing.
- Top-hopper windows associated with grain handling.
- Pews and sounding board inserted for worship.
Reading the surroundings
Do not enter unless locally invited and the building is confirmed open. View from lawful routes without crossing working ground or touching machinery and fittings.
Timeline
- Circa 1860 A corn mill processed local grain in the Bays landscape.
- Circa 1950 The interior was refitted for prayer meetings.
- 2007 Its combined industrial and religious fabric entered the national list.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
The conversion date is approximate, and the reviewed sources did not confirm whether regular meetings continue.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Meavaig Mill, LB50801 — Designation status, mapped location, date, fabric and architectural or archaeological interest.
- Trove: Harris, Scadabay — National-record landscape context linking Meavaig Mill and Horsacleit to the surrounding township area.
Location
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