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Roadside, on NE side of Schull harbour. Small mid 19th century gable ended corn mill attached to E elev. of residence. Wooden launder carries headrace to overshot wooden water wheel on E elevation; iron flaunch and axle (diam. 4.36m; Wth 1.2m). Segment-wheel attached to wooden arms of wheel. Pinion shaft powers lying shelf operating a pair of millstones on 1st floor and sieve at ground level. Recently renovated. Carding Mill just E of Cornmill, along water's edge. Converted into residence. Part of head race channel survives.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). 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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