Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Windmill
Townparks (balrothery East By.), County Dublin, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Townparks (balrothery East By.)
- County
- Dublin
- Country
- Ireland
- Latest-edition OS map
- Windmill (in ruins)
- Coordinates
- 53.57460, -6.11305
- SMR number
- DU005-027001-
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Shown on 5 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1799 "Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).
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The National Monuments Service's description
Located on a prominent rise above the village of Skerries. Comprises a straight-sided cylindrical structure (int. diam.3.80m, c.12.2m h.) with diametrically opposed entrances at east and west. Lit by plain rectangular windows above doorways and on south side. A 'tower' windmill (cap alone turns), 4-sail (would have been canvas). Approximately 3 stone courses were added to the original structure and a concrete capping. The replica thatch and wooden beamed cap then added. There is a plinth at base (H 0.30m, W 0.20m) (Ní Ghabhláin, 1987). Shown in a circular enclosure marked 'Fort' on 1837 OS 6-inch map. A raised rounded bank surrounds the base. Forms part of the Skerries Mills Complex.
Compiled by: Geraldine Stout
Updated by: Christine Baker
Date of upload: 14 November 2014
References
Ní Ghabhlain, S. 1987 Skerries Mills Project Report. Unpublished report. ANCO/S.P.U.G.
Nearby in the register
- Enclosureunder 1 mi
- Water mill - unclassifiedunder 1 mi
- Windmillunder 1 mi
- Wellunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.