Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandMagherafeltKnockcloghrim windmill. windmill
C19TH · WINDMILL

Knockcloghrim windmill. windmill

Magherafelt, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 12951
Period
C19TH
Site type
WINDMILL
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Knockcloghrim windmill is a nineteenth-century windmill located in the townland of Knockcloghrim near Magherafelt in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The structure represents the industrial development of the region during the nineteenth century, when windmills were important facilities for grinding grain and processing agricultural products. The windmill survives as a testament to the mechanical innovations and rural economy of the period, though like many such structures it has undergone changes and deterioration over time. It is recorded in the Heritage Monuments database under the reference NI NISMR MonID 12951.

Knockcloghrim windmill. windmill is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12951. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knockcloghrim windmill. windmill?

Knockcloghrim windmill is a nineteenth-century windmill located in the townland of Knockcloghrim near Magherafelt in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12951.

What period does Knockcloghrim windmill. windmill date from?

Knockcloghrim windmill. windmill dates from the c19th period, and is classified as a windmill. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Knockcloghrim windmill. windmill?

Knockcloghrim windmill. windmill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 12951.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knockcloghrim windmill. windmill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow (2.8 km), Counterscarp rath (3.3 km), Aghagaskin fort. counterscarp rath (3.8 km).

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