Windmill

The National Monuments Service's description

On top of a Windmill Hill, in centre of ringfort (12827). In centre of shallow depression (diam. c. 13.35m; D 0.5m) is southern arc (C 4.39m) of circular 2-storey windmill (H 4.2m), built atop slight stone plinth (H 0.1m; D 0.2m). Surviving portion is plastered over coursed rubble limestone walling (wall thickness 1.22m); external wall tapers slightly inward with height. At regular intervals, c. 40m outside external wall and following the curve of the building, are five decomposing wooden posts inclining inwards (H c. 0.88m; diam. c. 0.25m). Remains of door opes in E and W walls. Two wooden posts incline and touch internal walls adjacent to door opes, similar to external posts. Three large joist holes (c. Wth 0.27m; H 0.35m; D 0.9m) in internal wall, with ledge directly overhead between ground and first floor. Small stone-framed window in S wall at 1st-floor level. Known locally as a castle. Shown as small circular structure on 1842 OS 6-inch map.

The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.

Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009