Survey Data
Reg No
14932003
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Mill race
Date
1790 - 1830
Coordinates
222689, 213548
Date Recorded
18/10/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Former mill race to Ballinacarrig Mills, c.1810. Mill race off the Silver River to the rear of the mill. Runs through wooded area to rear of mill and enters mill to drive internal mill wheel. Mill race is culverted beneath mill yard and exists adjacent to the Silver River at Ballinacarrig Bridge. Single-arch to bridge accommodates the mill race. Weirs and sluice gates do not survive.
Appraisal
The survival of the mill race and culverts is of interest, as they act as a physical reminder of the power sources employed to drive Ballinacarrig Mill in the past. It forms part of an interesting group of mill related structures and contributes to the industrial heritage of County Offaly.