Where is Parys Mountain Windmill?

Parys Mountain Windmill is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL69 9UT), in the parish of Amlwch.

How do I get to Parys Mountain Windmill?

Drivers can use postcode LL69 9UT.

Is Parys Mountain Windmill a listed building?

Parys Mountain Windmill is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Parys Mountain Windmill free to visit?

Yes, Parys Mountain Windmill is free to enter.

How do I get to Parys Mountain Windmill?

Drivers can navigate to postcode LL69 9UT. It sits within the Ynys Môn parliamentary constituency.

Windmills · North Wales

Parys Mountain Windmill

Also known as: Melin Mynydd Parys

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Parys Mountain Windmill — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in wales-north, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit: 30 min–1 h

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Parys Mountain Windmill is a Grade II listed building-listed windmill in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 5425). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Parys Mountain Windmill is a Grade II listed building located on the highest point of Parys Mountain near Amlwch, Anglesey, Wales. The structure was built in 1878 to assist a local copper mine in the removal of water from mine shafts. It was the last tower mill built in Wales. The windmill remained in use until the mine's closure in 1904.

From Cadw under OGL v3.

Official information

Parys Mountain is the largest copper mine in North Wales, with visible remains primarily from the 18th century. Visitors can explore the extensive mining landscape, including large opencast pits, a windmill, and various industrial structures that reflect the site's historical significance in copper production.

From the Wikipedia article

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Background

History

The area around Parys Mountain has been mined for copper for several centuries. A substantial source of copper ore was discovered in 1768 and the site quickly developed into the world's largest copper mine. As the mine progressed, its shafts were sunk further into the ground and the need for the removal of water increased. This was initially done by hand and later by steam engine. In order to save money on the coal required to power the engines, to replace the engines. The windmill was the last tower mill built in Wales. It was also used to remove ore from the shafts and lift machinery in and out for miners. The windmill was unusual in that it featured five sails, the only windmill in…

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Coordinates: 53.3884, -4.3425
District: Isle of Anglesey
Parish: Amlwch
Postcode: LL69 9UT
Parliamentary constituency: Ynys Môn
Established: 1878
Official site: coflein.gov.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q18708775 (CC0)
wikipedia: Parys Mountain Windmill (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Parys Mountain Windmill?: Parys Mountain Windmill is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL69 9UT), in the parish of Amlwch.
What is Parys Mountain Windmill?: Parys Mountain Windmill — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in wales-north, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Parys Mountain Windmill?: Drivers can use postcode LL69 9UT.
When was Parys Mountain Windmill built?: Built or established in 1878.
Is Parys Mountain Windmill a listed building?: Parys Mountain Windmill is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Parys Mountain Windmill free to visit?: Yes, Parys Mountain Windmill is free to enter.
How do I get to Parys Mountain Windmill?: Drivers can navigate to postcode LL69 9UT. It sits within the Ynys Môn parliamentary constituency.