Rineen Corn Mill

Substantial multiperiod mill, built into natural slope, overlooking tidal inlet of Castlehaven estuary. Rectangular 5-storey mill building with projection to NNW. Turbine replaced water wheel, still in situ (inaccessible). Pair of early Crossley Bros. Diesel engines replaced turbine, still operable. Mill now produces cattle feed. (Numerous pieces of mill furniture within structure). Millers house stands to E. 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