Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandArdsWindmill stump - c.f. ihr 2775
WINDMILL

Windmill stump - c.f. ihr 2775

Ards, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 16336
Site type
WINDMILL
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Windmill stump is a fragmentary remnant of a post mill located in the Ards Peninsula, County Down, Northern Ireland. The structure survives only as a substantial brick or stone base, representing the foundation or lower portion of what would have been an 18th or 19th century windmill, a common feature of rural agricultural landscapes during this period. The site demonstrates the historical importance of wind power for grain milling and other industrial processes in the region before the advent of steam power. Its designation within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record reflects its value as archaeological evidence of pre-industrial rural economy and infrastructure.

Windmill stump - c.f. ihr 2775 is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 16336. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Windmill stump - c.f. ihr 2775?

Windmill stump is a fragmentary remnant of a post mill located in the Ards Peninsula, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 16336.

Who is responsible for protecting Windmill stump - c.f. ihr 2775?

Windmill stump - c.f. ihr 2775 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 16336.

What other scheduled monuments are near Windmill stump - c.f. ihr 2775?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bivallate rath & possible souterrain (2.5 km), Trivallate rath (4.4 km), Stone fish trap (4.5 km).

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