Melin Llynon, Llanddeusant
| Melin Llynnon, Llanddeusant | |
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Melin Llynnon, April 2005 | |
| Origin | |
| Mill name | Melin Llynnon |
| Grid reference | SH 3405 8523 |
| Coordinates | 53°20′16″N 4°29′38″W / 53.3379°N 4.4939°WCoordinates: 53°20′16″N 4°29′38″W / 53.3379°N 4.4939°W |
| Operator(s) | Isle of Anglesey County Council |
| Year built | 1775 |
| Information | |
| Purpose | Corn mill |
| Type | Tower |
| Storeys | Three |
| Number of sails | Four |
| Type of sails | Common |
| Winding | Wheel and chain |
| Other information | Only working windmill in Wales |
Melin Llynnon, or Llynnon Mill, is a gristmill located on the outskirts of the village of Llanddeusant on the island of Anglesey. It is the only surviving working windmill in Wales.
The mill was built for £550 in 1775[1] and was used to drive machines for grinding corn, oats and barley. Damaged by a storm in 1918, it remained deserted and unused until the local council restored it between 1978 and 1986.
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Melin Llynnon in 1976, before its restoration
External links
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Media related to Llynnon Mill, Llanddeusant at Wikimedia Commons - Photos of Llynnon Mill and surrounding area on geograph.org.uk
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