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Sir Richard Boyle was operating an iron mine at Salterbridge by 1620 (Power 1978, 35) which were working in the 18th century but had closed by 1828 (Ryland 1828, 354). Their location remains unknown. Power, T. (1978) Richard Boyle's ironworks in Co. Waterford. Part 2. Decies, No. 7, 30-36. Ryland, Rev. R. H. (1824) The History, topography and antiquities of the county and city of Waterford. John Murray. London.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record WA021-033

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