What is recorded here
The precise location of a medieval watermill within the townland of Gormanstown has not been identified. The mill may have been located along a strechc of the Morningstar River in the vicinity of Gormanstown Castle (LI040-066003-). The 1654-56 Civil Survey of Limerick recorded that Edmond Ffox of Bulgaden possessed in the townlands of Adamstown and Gormanstown, 'two decayed Castles [LI040-167-/066003-] 12 Cabbins & a Mill Seat upon it' (Simington 1938, 102).
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 24 February 2020
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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