Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandArdsNendrum tide mill - see itr record for more details)
E.CHRIST. · TIDAL MILL

Nendrum tide mill - see itr record for more details)

Ards, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 13449
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
TIDAL MILL
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nendrum tide mill is a medieval tidal mill situated on the island of Mahee in Strangford Lough, County Down, in the Ards Peninsula of Northern Ireland. The mill dates to the early Christian period and represents an important example of early medieval industrial technology in Ireland, exploiting the significant tidal movements of Strangford Lough to power grain milling operations. The site comprises the physical remains of mill structures associated with the monastic settlement at Nendrum, which was founded in the fifth century and remained an active religious community for several centuries. The tide mill demonstrates the sophisticated engineering knowledge of early Christian monastic communities and their development of water-powered industrial processes in medieval Ireland.

Nendrum tide mill - see itr record for more details) is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 13449. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nendrum tide mill - see itr record for more details)?

Nendrum tide mill is a medieval tidal mill situated on the island of Mahee in Strangford Lough, County Down, in the Ards Peninsula of Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 13449.

What period does Nendrum tide mill - see itr record for more details) date from?

Nendrum tide mill - see itr record for more details) dates from the e.christ. period, and is classified as a tidal mill. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Nendrum tide mill - see itr record for more details)?

Nendrum tide mill - see itr record for more details) 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 13449.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nendrum tide mill - see itr record for more details)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oyster midden (0.6 km), Cup-marked stone (2 km), Windmill stump (c.f. ihr 2926 for details) (3.2 km).

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