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Baltinglass Mill

Baltinglass Mill, Baltinglass Heritage Centre collection.

Baltinglass Mill

Baltinglass Mill was a historic mill located in the town of Baltinglass, County Wicklow, Ireland. The mill was an important part of the local heritage, as it was central to the agricultural and industrial history of the area. Baltinglass is situated near the border with County Carlow in a fertile region between the Wicklow Mountains and the River Slaney. The town has a long history, and like many Irish towns, it developed around essential industries such as milling, farming, and trade.

The Baltinglass Mill itself, also known as Baltinglass Flour Mill, was established in the early nineteenth century, and was in the ownership of the Morrin family since circa 1888. Taking advantage of the natural resources available in the area, such as the power of the River Slaney, mills like this were critical to the local economy.

The mill was originally powered by water, which was a common source of energy for Irish mills in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. This type of water-powered mill allowed the production of flour on a larger scale, which supported the agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Baltinglass Mill was one of the major mills in County Wicklow. The mill played a crucial role in the local economy by providing jobs to the residents of Baltinglass and the surrounding countryside. It also helped to support the farming community by processing grain grown in the area, which contributed to the overall agricultural output of the region.

For more information about the history of Baltinglass, see articles on Our Wicklow Heritage.