Blennerville Windmill - Blennerville, Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 52° 15.400 W 009° 44.237
29U E 449675 N 5789842
Windmill in the village of Blennerville near Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland.
Waymark Code: WMAN1J
Location: Munster, Ireland
Date Posted: 01/31/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member montythemule
Views: 15

The Blennerville Windmill was originally built in 1800 by Sir Rowland Blennerhassett, 1st Baronet, the founder of Blennerville. The windmill fell into ruin by the mid-19th century. It was restored later in the 19th century and then closed again in the 1880s. It had fallen into ruins 1896. The windmill was purchased by the Tralee Urban District Council in 1981 and then restored as a tourist attraction.
Date of Manufacture: 01/01/1800

Purpose: Other

Open to the public: yes

Is This Windmill Functional?: Yes!

Windmill Farm: no

Cost: 5.00 (listed in local currency)

Museum on Site: Not Listed

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