Carronbridge Sawmill

Architect probably Charles Howitt of Drumlanrig estate. Mid

19th century. Estate sawmill, still in use as such, with

detached small office to south. Stugged and squared pink

rubble with ashlar dressings; some timber walling at north

and at east ends of sawmill, including gabled wheelhouse.

Mostly single storey. Sawmill: comprises 3 principal units asymmetrically arranged; taller inner range (with loft) has

ground floor bipartite to west gable and loft door with

hoist; open store below east gable; parallel adjoining north

wing has advanced gable to west elevation, large timber gates

to north; 2-bay south wing transversely set (thus forming

T-plan) with open lean-to on stone piers in eastern

re-entrant angle, door and cartway on south gable. Interior:

much original gearing survives, especially at upper levels.

Office: rectangular-plan, door and window to west gable, with

bronze bell above gable head on wrought-iron frame; single

north-facing window.

Small-paned glazing throughout, and shaped skews with moulded

skewputts; all roofed with graded slates.