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In Riverstown, on S bank of Glashaboy river. Early/mid-19th century complex marked 'Distillery' on 1842 OS 6-inch map, of which only two buildings remain. Rectangular gable-ended structure built into slope, known locally as "the maltings". Four-storey N elevation, 11 bays. S elevation of 3 storeys; camber-headed brick-arched windows. Wide central doorway on each floor of W gable. Three-storey rectangular structure to NW (long axis E-W), adjacent to stream; elevation of 12 bays; now used as garage. Complex named' Brewery' on 1902 OS 6-inch map, indicating change in function.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
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