Castleview Mills (Corn)

On Argideen river, 2.5km SE of Ballinascarty. Five-bay, 5-storey, double gable ended mill with modern roof. Wheel pit along NE elevation. According to owner, had originally a 6' breastshot waterwheel than a 24' overshot waterwheel and in early 20th century, replaced by the present turbine. Power transmitted by pulley sustem operating 3 pairs of millstones on 1st floor. Remains of brick grain-drying kiln on 4th floor over living quarters. Mill race taken from river to W. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009