Survey Data

Reg No

30318003


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Architectural, Technical


Original Use

Mill race


Date

1860 - 1900


Coordinates

129424, 225063


Date Recorded

09/09/2008


Date Updated

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Description

Pair of mill races, built c.1880, having rubble limestone walls and separated by grassy pedestrian walking surface. Watered by waterway to north and feeding into Eglinton Canal to south. Recent vertical water-wheel to site.

Appraisal

These mill races demonstrating a high level of technical know-how and form part of the urban grain of Galway. Features such as these are also important reminders of the industrial heritage of Galway City.