What is recorded here
Unlocated ironworks within the seventeenth century town of Mountmellick, an iron works, using local ores and fuels came into existence in 1650, and specialised in making bits and , said to have been the best in ireland. This ironworks closed around 1750 (Dunne, 14).
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 17 December 2007
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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