Shannonvale Mills (Corn)

On Argideen river just E of Shannon Vale. Gabled, L-shaped 4-storey structure. Corn mill surrounded by later mill buildings. Wheel pit along W side; housed very large cast iron breast-shot waterwheel. Recently, mill complex was powered by turbines (one still in situ). Mill race dry; mill pond overgrown. Private branch line connected mill to Clonakilty Railway Line. Shannonvale House to N, L-shaped, 5-storey, 3-bay gable ended residence. 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