What is recorded here
Freestanding single-bay two-stage cylindrical windmill tower, c.1775, on a circular plan. Now in ruins. Random rubble limestone walls on random rubble limestone plinth with rough cut limestone coping to parapet. Square-headed opposing door openings with rough cut limestone voussoirs. Square-headed loops (upper stage). Interior in ruins. Set in field.
A windmill tower, standing proudly on an elevated site, recalling a period in the past when wind power was harnessed to produce flour.
From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 14911014
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