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Hornhill Mill

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Detached two-bay two-storey over basement former corn mill, built c.1870, now in use as store. Pitched slate roof with dressed limestone eaves course. Rubble limestone walls with quoins. Camber- and square-headed window openings with red and yellow brick voussoirs, having timber battened shutters. Square-headed loading bay openings with timber lintels and timber battened doors. Square-headed door opening with red and yellow brick voussoirs and timber battened door. Camber-headed door opening to basement level, having brick voussoirs and remains of timber battened door. Located within own grounds.
This substantial former mill is an eye-catching reminder of the industrial heritage of the surrounding area. The building has retained its original form and historic features including a fine slate roof and timber battened window and door fittings. It remains an imposing and dominant feature of the rural landscape.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 20908317

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