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Metalworking site in Affane

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There may have been an ironworks developed at Affane by Sir Richard Boyle, Earl of Cork, in the early 17th century (Power 1977, 27), but it remains unlocated. Power, T. (1977) Richard Boyle's ironworks in Co. Waterford. Part 1.Decies, No. 6, 26-31.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record WA029-051

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