Elphin Windmill

The circular three-stage structure features a thatched rotating roof and four timber sails that turn according to wind direction through a ground-level cartwheel system.

Edward Synge, the Bishop of Elphin, constructed this windmill around 1730 to serve the community by grinding corn and processing flax for local agricultural needs.

The windmill maintains the traditional milling processes through demonstrations at its visitor center, preserving Ireland's agricultural practices for future generations.

Visitors can contact the facility at +353 83 4062113 or elphinwindmill1740@gmail.com to arrange tours and learn about the operational mechanisms of the mill.

The structure stands as the only fully restored windmill in western Ireland, featuring an original design where a cart wheel guides the rotating thatched roof.

Location: County Roscommon

GPS coordinates: 53.85188,-8.20530

Latest update: March 8, 2025 11:03