PROJECT
BALLYCOPELAND WINDMILL AND VISITOR CENTRE, MILLISLE
directly with them as a client. “It was a fantastic learning opportunity for our team. We met regularly with the HED team, who kept a close eye on the conservation process, particularly of the stonework and lime washing in the restored buildings. We met HED archaeologists and conservation architects, who generously shared knowledge in their fields of expertise, which will help inform our approach to future conservation projects.” Ballycopeland Windmill is a typical Irish stone tower, with a moveable cap turned by means of an automatic fantail, ensuring that the sails always faced into the wind. When the wind blows directly onto the sails the blades – or vanes – of the fantail are not moved. However, if the
wind veers, it catches the blades and the whole cap turns on an iron ring or ‘curb’, bringing the sails back into the wind. As well as the ground floor the mill has three storeys – a ‘drive’ floor, ‘stone’ floor and ‘hopper’ floor, from the first to third level respectively. Commenting, Chris said, “This was an extremely satisfying project to be involved in. We are delighted to help put the focus back onto this unique building and provide for a sustainable future. The visitor centre and café will attract tourists and revenue, which will prevent the site from future degradation. “HED sites aren’t normally open to the public, so this project is very special. It is great to see an historic monument operating and providing a glimpse of our historic, agricultural past.”
Client: HED Main Contractor: Lowry Building & Civil Engineering Architect: WDR & RT Taggart Lowry Project Manager: Chris McIvor Mechanical Contractor: Anderson Mechanical Services LTD Electrical Contractor: WKK Electrical LTD Client Project/ Cost Manager: Gleeds Stonemason: D Moore Stonemasonry PROJECT TEAM...
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