What is recorded here
Marked as an 'Old Wind Mill' on the 1837 ed. of the OS 6-inch map, and situated on the crest of the N end of a high NW-SE ridge. Three storey circular tower (int. diam. 3.6m; H c. 6m) constructed of a rubble core wall (T 0.8m) with a robbed doorway (Wth 1.1m) at S. There are small rectangular windows facing E and W at the first floor, and one facing S at the second floor while a N-facing window at this floor has been destroyed.
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload: 24 August 2010
This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- No visible remains or recorded as destroyed
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