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Sir Richard Boyle leased his furnace, woods, lands and mines at Cappoquin in 1615 for £500, and by 1620 a new double-furnace had been erected. By 1625 ordinance anc shot was being produced at the furnace. It had ceased production by 1750. It precise location is unknown, although it may be close to the town (Redmond 1885-6a, 402-3). (Power 1978, 34) Power, T. (1978) Richard Boyle's ironworks in Co. Waterford. Part 2. Decies, No. 7, 30-36. Redmond, G. (1885-6a) Notes on the history, antiquities, archaeoloical remains and legends connected with the western end of the county Waterford, JRSAI, 17, 394-405. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 21 March 2011

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