Scheduled MonumentsWalesFelin Carnau Tide Mill
Post Medieval/Modern · Tide Mill

Felin Carnau Tide Mill

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN131
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Tide Mill
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Felin Carnau Tide Mill is a post-medieval industrial tide mill located in Anglesey, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference AN131. The mill exploited the considerable tidal range of the local estuary to power grinding machinery, a technology that became established in Wales from the medieval period onwards but flourished particularly during the post-medieval era. The surviving structure represents the physical remains of this industrial operation, which would have functioned by trapping tidal water behind a dam or sluice gate, then releasing it through channels to drive a waterwheel. As a tide mill installation, Felin Carnau documents the practical application of hydraulic engineering and grain milling technology within the wider context of Anglesey's historic industrial landscape.

Felin Carnau Tide Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN131. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Felin Carnau Tide Mill?

Felin Carnau Tide Mill is a post-medieval industrial tide mill located in Anglesey, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference AN131. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN131.

What period does Felin Carnau Tide Mill date from?

Felin Carnau Tide Mill dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a tide mill. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Felin Carnau Tide Mill?

Felin Carnau Tide Mill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is AN131.

What other scheduled monuments are near Felin Carnau Tide Mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Felin Wen Tide Mill (1.2 km), Bodior Tide Mill (1.4 km), Castellor Hut Group (3.7 km).

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