Melin Llynon, Llanddeusant, Tref Alaw
A wind-powered corn mill in the historic county of Anglesey, Wales.
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Built 1775-1776. The cap ceased to be able to turn after storm damage in 1918 and the mill ceased working in the 1930s. Restoration began in 1979 and it was opened to the public as a visitor attraction in 1985. It is Grade II* Listed.
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| Alternative names | Llynnon Mill, Melin Llynnon |
| Power source | Wind |
| Mill type | Tower mill |
| Mill function | Corn mill |
| Archive ID | 8821 |
| Location | Llanddeusant, Tref Alaw |
| Historic county | Anglesey |
| Country | Wales, United Kingdom |
| NGR | SH 34051 85228 |
| Latitude/longitude | 53.33785763, -4.49390731 |
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Photo: Philip H Williams
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Photo: Philip H Williams
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Photo: Philip H Williams
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Photo: Philip H Williams
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Photo: Philip H Williams
References
- Barry Guise and George Lees, Windmills of Anglesey, 2nd edn (Scotforth Books, 2010), p. 148
- Coflein, National Monuments Record of Wales
- Historic Wales Cadw Listed Buildings
- http://www.anglesey-history.co.uk/windmills/MelinLlynnon/index.html
- Ordnance Survey six-inch map, Anglesey VI.SW (1888)
Contributors
Philip H Williams, August-October 2016.
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