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Melin Hywel

Free admission

Melin Hywel — Grade II* listed building-listed watermill in wales-north, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Melin Hywel is a Grade II* listed building-listed watermill in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 5317). 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

Melin Hywel (Welsh for 'Howell's mill'), known locally as Felin Selar (Welsh for 'Selar mill'), is a 14th century Grade II* listed water-powered corn mill located near Afon Alaw in Llanddeusant, Anglesey, Wales.

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From the Wikipedia article

Melin Hywel (Welsh for 'Howell's mill'), known locally as Felin Selar (Welsh for 'Selar mill'), is a 14th century Grade II* listed water-powered corn mill located near Afon Alaw in Llanddeusant, Anglesey, Wales.

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Background

History

A mill was reported on this site in 1352. The original building was extended in 1850 and extensively restored in the early 1970s, at the time it was the only working mill in Anglesey. In 1975, the mill was opened to the public for the first time. After being closed, by 2009 it started to show signs of vandalism, with most of the windows being smashed. Most of its internal machinery remained intact. In 1985, the mill underwent a full restoration project, which was recognised with a Conservation Award by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. In 2016, the building was put up on the market for £175,000 in hopes of being restored by its buyer. In 2020, Richard Holt, a pâtisserie chef,…

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Coordinates
53.3314, -4.4781
Parish
Tref Alaw
Postcode
LL65 4AP
Parliamentary constituency
Ynys Môn

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Melin Hywel?
Melin Hywel is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL65 4AP), in the parish of Tref Alaw.
Is Melin Hywel a listed building?
Melin Hywel is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is Melin Hywel free to visit?
Yes, Melin Hywel is free to enter.
How do I get to Melin Hywel?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LL65 4AP. It sits within the Ynys Môn parliamentary constituency.