Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Metalworking site
Carnew, County Wicklow, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Carnew
- County
- Wicklow
- Country
- Ireland
- SMR number
- WI047-017----
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The National Monuments Service's description
Forge founded prior to 1635 by Calcott Chambre I about a quarter of a mile from his castle at Carnew (WI047-009----). The ironworks probably continued to operate until the outbreak of the 1641 rebellion. (Loeber 1994, 288) The exact location of this monument is unknown.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 22 October 2012
References
Loeber, R. 1994 Settlers utilisation of the natural resources. In K. Hannigan, and W. Nolan (eds), Wicklow history and society, 267-304. Dublin. Geography Publications.