Survey Data
Reg No
21400301
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Historical, Social, Technical
Original Use
Mill (wind)
Date
1780 - 1800
Coordinates
81430, 113035
Date Recorded
12/10/1998
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding circular-plan tapered single-bay five-storey windmill, built c. 1790, having cantilevered timber platform to first floor and timber lattice sails. Built by Sir Rowland Blennerhasset. Extensively reconstructed, c. 1985, to accommodate use as heritage centre. Conical sheeting to revolving roof with timber ball finial. Painted rendered walls. Arched openings, with timber multiple paned windows and boarded doors. Timber framed platform circling building at first floor level with timber stairs. Set on south bank of River Lee at mouth of river.