The Castle Ward Estate has two watermills on its grounds: a 19th century sawmill, preserved but not working. Open to view in stableyard and working Corn Mill.
The Castle Ward Corn Mill is a 2-storey working corn mill, that was originally a tide mill.
It was built in the early 1700s.
It last worked commercially circa 1920.
It was restored to working order in 1991-1992.
The site comprises a kiln, thresher, winnower and two pairs of millstones.
The mill operates on Sunday afternoons.
The estate is owned by the National Trust.
Castle Ward, Strangford, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7BA
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The Castle Ward Estate has two watermills on its grounds: a 19th century sawmill, preserved but not working. Open to view in stableyard and working Corn Mill.
The Castle Ward Corn Mill is a 2-storey working corn mill, that was originally a tide mill.
It was built in the early 1700s.
It last worked commercially circa 1920.
It was restored to working order in 1991-1992.
The site comprises a kiln, thresher, winnower and two pairs of millstones.
The mill operates on Sunday afternoons.
The estate is owned by the National Trust.
Castle Ward, Strangford, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7BA
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