St Patricks Tower:
tower
- capped tower stands within the Guinness factory complexbuilt c1757
Plaque says:
St Patrick's Tower
Built c.1757
In the yard behind this building stand the remains of the tallest smock windmill in Europe.
The pear tree at its base dates from c1850.
tower
- restored in 1996, a vertically sided thatched mill, with tailpole to turn the 4 common sails into the wind
From the Cultural Heritage Inventory:
"SITE NAME ELPHIN WINDMILL
GRID REF.: M862 893 OS DISCOVERY MAP SERIES NO.: 33
SITE DESCRIPTION
Originally built about 1730, probably by the local landowner, the Bishop of Elphin, Edward Synge the Elphin Windmill was in ruin
by the 1830s. It was restored to full working power and opened as a visitor attraction in 1996. It is a round three stage
structure with a thatched revolving roof and sails that are positioned into the wind by means of a pole attached to a
cartwheel which is inserted in a circular grooved track on the ground. The mill was originally used for grinding corn and now
houses a visitor centre where the workings of the windmill are interpreted and demonstrated. Restoration work and development
as a tourist attraction was carried out by Elphin Area Community Enterprise Ltd. in conjunction with FAS. Elphin Windmill
is recorded on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage.
ACCESS
The Elphin Windmill Visitor Centre is located to the north of the town and is open during the summer months and all year
round through arrangement with the local development group members. Contact details are posted on the entrance gate.
DISABLED ACCESS
There is wheelchair access to the visitor centre and shop and to the ground floor of the windmill.
SIGNAGE
The centre is signposted from the town of Elphin.
ON-SITE INTERPRETATION
The centre houses a museum with interpretation on windmills, a shop and an audio-visual presentation.
Guided tours of the windmill are also available.
PARKING AND FACILITIES
A car park is located opposite the site where parking for approximately 10 cars is provided.
OWNERSHIP
Elphin Area Community Enterprise Ltd."
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Lobinroe
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- unroofed bare tower
From the Cultural Heritage Inventory:
SITE NAME LOBINROE WINDMILL
GRID REF.: M872 524 OS DISCOVERY MAP SERIES NO.: 40
SITE DESCRIPTION
Lobinroe Windmill was built about 1750 and is located in the townland of Correal, near Mount Talbot.
It is a three stage structure with battered, or sloping, walls of random coursed rubble stone. The ruin was consolidated c.1990
and made accessible to the public by the local community group. A panoramic view of 360deg of the South Roscommon landscape is
possible from the site at a vantage point of 430 feet above sea level. The building is unroofed, squat in appearance and has one
entrance door. Lobinroe Windmill is recorded on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage.
ACCESS
Located alongside a third class road approximately 3km to the north-east of Four Roads Village, access to the site is via
a kissing gate or tubular field gate and along an overgrown gravelled track for approximately 50 metres.
DISABLED ACCESS
Wheelchair access is not possible due to the rough terrain and overgrown nature of the entrance trackway.
SIGNAGE
The site is signposted from Lacken cross roads.
ON-SITE INTERPRETATION
A modern wall stone carries the inscription "Lobinroe 18th Century Windmill". A stone in the door reveal is inscribed "Sep 1818 IN".
PARKING AND FACILITIES
A roadside lay-by provides parking for approximately seven cars.
OWNERSHIP
Private
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tower
- complete, restored mill, with thatched roofDetails can be found in:
Austin O'Sullivan - Tacumshin Windmill, its history and mode of operation, p66-73,
Journal of the Wexford Historical Society No 9 (1983-84)
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