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Llynon Mill, Llanddeusant
Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 2045
Trust : Gwynedd
Community : Tref Alaw
Unitary authority : Ynys Mon
NGR : SH3405085227
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL WINDMILL
Status : Listed Building II
Description :
Llynon Mill. The remains of an 18th century circular tapering tower of a former windmill. Constructed of rubble masonry with grey rendering. It has four floors, the top one serving only as a protective covering. The roof is now missing and the sails have gone but the wooden sail arms remain with the cross battens partly missing. (RCAHMW, 1937)
1. The last tower mill in Anglesey to retain sails and machinery. Disused and derelict. Windmill had wooden rotating caps. 3 floors - machinery in middle floor. Four sails in good condition in 1929 (see Turner's notes). Recently collapsed but may be restored? Restored and walling (1987).
2. The only traditional working windmill in Wales. Built September 1775 - March 1776 at a cost of 529 11s 0d. Stone tower, rendered, four storeys with boat-shaped cap. Three pairs of millstones: one pair French burrs for wheat flour, one pair Anglesey stones for general milling, one pair open for view. Ceased milling by wind-power in 1924; restored to working order and opened to the public in 1984. (RCAHMW, Undated)
Sources :
Conolly, R. , 2014 , Proposed Wind Turbine, Chwaen Goch, Llanerchymedd, Anglesey: Heritage Assessment
Cooke, N. , 2014 , Rhyd-y-Groes Repower, Anglesey: Cultural Heritage Assessment. (
© Wessex Archaeology)
Guise, B. & Lees, G. , 1992 , Windmills of Anglesey
Hadley, A. , 2016 , Proposed Wind Turbine at Nant-y-fran, Cemaes, Isles of Anglesey. Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment. ( © Archaeology Wales)
The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales , RC Buildings Records
The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales , 1937 , An Inventory of the Ancient Monuments in Anglesey
Stead, F. G. , 1985 , Transactions of the Ancient Monument Society , <4>
Gwyn, D. & Williams, M. , 1996 , A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of North West Wales , <5>
Events :
44652 : Proposed Wind Turbine, Chwaen Goch, Llanerchymedd, Anglesey (year : 2014)
Related records
National Monuments Record Wales NPRN 40347 https://coflein.gov.uk/en/site/40347/
Compiled date : 04-11-1986
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