Melin Maelgwyn, Bryn Du, Llanfaelog
A wind-powered corn mill in the historic county of Anglesey, Wales.
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Built 1789 according to a stone above the door. Ceased to work by wind c 1920 and was then worked by a paraffin engine. Owned by the Lewis family for six generations until sold in 1992. House converted 2004-2008. Grade II Listed.
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| Alternative names | Melin Uchaf |
| Power source | Wind |
| Mill type | Tower mill |
| Mill function | Corn mill |
| Archive ID | 11579 |
| Location | Bryn Du, Llanfaelog |
| Historic county | Anglesey |
| Country | Wales, United Kingdom |
| NGR | SH 3420 7278 |
| Latitude/longitude | 53.22633028, -4.48509934 |
Location
References
- Coflein, National Monuments Record of Wales
- Guise, Barry & George Lees, Windmills of Anglesey, 2nd edn (Scotforth Books, 2010), p. 102
- Historic Wales Cadw Listed Buildings
- http://www.anglesey-history.co.uk/windmills/MelinMaelgwyn/index.html
- Ordnance Survey six-inch map, Anglesey XVII.SW (1888)
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