Patterson's Spade Mill

Patterson's Spade Mill

Watermill

The last surviving water-powered spade mill in Ireland.  Hear the thunder of the tilt hammer, the smell of oil and wood shavings, and see the mass of belts, governors and flywheels which combine to operate the last water driven spade mill still working in the British Isles, on a site with a long industrial heritage. Spades were made here commercially until 1990, and now the original equipment...

Location

Grid reference:

J 263 856

Town/city: Templepatrick
Postcode: BT39 0AP
Geocode: @54.701469, -6.042914 Open in Map

Three miles E of Templepatrick on A6 Belfast to Antrim road, between Sandyknowes, Glengormley and Templepatrick roundabouts.

Contact

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Opening Times:

From 14th April, May, & September: Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays. Easter week, daily.   June to end August, daily except Thursdays & Fridays   Opening hours, 12.00-16.00. (see web site for more details of dates).