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Metalworking site in Lisfinny

Metalworking site

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Sir Richard Boyle, the first Earl of Cork, developed the economy of his extensive grants of land in Waterford wherever he could by promoting iron-working. A double-furnace had been built near the castle at Lisfinny (WA028-013----) in 1620, and a storehouse for iron was operating here in 1638. It remains unlocated. (Power 1978, 32) Power, T. (1978) Richard Boyle's ironworks in Co. Waterford. Part 2. Decies, No. 7, 30-36. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 26 July 2011

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