What is recorded here
Indicated on 1842 OS 6-inch map as large complex on E bank of Glashaboy river. Rectangular mill (19.85m N-S; 12.5m E-W) survives; double gable-ended except for hipped E end of southern roof, with roof vent. W elevation of coursed limestone ashlar; two elliptically-headed doors at ground floorwith limestone surrounds, brick surrounds to rest of opes. Wheel-pit (Wth 4.1m) along E elevation; houses low breastshot iron waterwheel with pinion wheel attached to shrouding. Mill race still flowing approaching mill from N; remains of sluice-gate just N of wheel-pit. Five-bay extension from E elevation of mill survive; connected mill to large complex of buildings indicated to E of mill on 1842 and 1902 OS 6-inch maps but which no longer survive; straddling wheel-pit, burnt 1960 and subsequently rebuilt to present 1-storey height.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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