Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
19631
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
01/04/1998
Date of Amendment
01/04/1998
Name of Property
Windmill Tower on Foel Fawr
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Community
Llanengan
Town
Pwllheli
Locality
Mynytho
Easting
230605
Northing
332094
Street Side
Location
Situated on the summit of prominent hill about 1 km N of Mynytho.
Description
Broad Class
Industrial
Period
History
Windmill tower of uncertain date, probably earlier C19 on prominent hilltop, marked on OS as Foel Fawr, but on National Trust plaque as Foel Felin Gwynt.
Exterior
Windmill tower, rubble stone, circular, battered walls. Tall N opening with slab lintel, and rough steps within wall thickness. Door on E with slab lintel.
Interior
Walls thinner at upper level. Six holes in wall at first floor.
Reason for designation
One of the few windmill towers surviving, and a prominent landmark from far across the Llyn.
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