Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDownWindmill stump - ihr 03465
WINDMILL

Windmill stump - ihr 03465

Down, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 16332
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 Down, Northern Ireland. The surviving structure comprises the lower portion or base of what was once a functional windmill, typical of post-medieval industrial architecture in Ulster. Such mills represent the mechanisation of grain processing in the early modern period and beyond, serving as evidence of agricultural and economic activity within rural communities. The precise dating and original operational period of this particular example would require reference to local archaeological records and heritage documentation held by the Northern Ireland environment agency.

Windmill stump - ihr 03465 is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 16332. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Windmill stump - ihr 03465?

Windmill stump is a fragmentary remains of a windmill located in Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 16332.

Who is responsible for protecting Windmill stump - ihr 03465?

Windmill stump - ihr 03465 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 16332.

What other scheduled monuments are near Windmill stump - ihr 03465?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. mary's. church with cross slab, carved virgin & child, font & 2 bullauns (0.9 km), Souterrain (1.7 km), Newark & horn castle, adrglass castle. tower-house, merchants stores & c18th castle (2.6 km).

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