Mill in Townparks, County Louth (13706003)

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What is recorded here

Freestanding eight-stage former windmill, built c. 1800, now in ruins. Circular plan, tapers towards top. Rubble stone walling, series of holes to fourth stage, possible evidence of walkway. Segmental-headed window openings, some with red brick surrounds. Segmental-headed door openings to fourth stage of east and north elevations, red brick surrounds. Set within complex of buildings.

This windmill is an unusual survival within in an urban landscape. Probably related to the mill from which Mill Street, located to the north, gets its name, it is an important part of Dundalk's industrial heritage. Its high ruined walls form an important landmark within the townscape.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 13706003

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