Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDownWindmill stump - cf ihr 3124
WINDMILL

Windmill stump - cf ihr 3124

Down, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 16337
Site type
WINDMILL
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Windmill stump is a fragmentary remains of a windmill located in County Down, Northern Ireland. The monument preserves the base or lower portion of what was formerly a post mill or tower mill, representing the industrial heritage of the region's milling economy. Such structures were typically erected during the eighteenth or nineteenth century to harness wind power for grain milling or other processing activities. The survival of only the stump indicates significant loss of the original structure, yet it remains an important record of rural industrial development in Ulster during the early modern period.

Windmill stump - cf ihr 3124 is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 16337. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Windmill stump - cf ihr 3124?

Windmill stump is a fragmentary remains of a windmill located in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 16337.

Who is responsible for protecting Windmill stump - cf ihr 3124?

Windmill stump - cf ihr 3124 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 16337.

What other scheduled monuments are near Windmill stump - cf ihr 3124?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Windmill stump - ihr 03039 (4.5 km), Rath (5.5 km), Ardagaualle, machairyedargawall, maccharedruall, meacarne-de-odargulla. medieval & modern church & graveyard with enclosure (5.5 km).

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