The Jameson Heritage Centre, Midelton
Built in 1796 as woollen mills the buildings served as barracks during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1823 the buildings were sold to James Murphy & Company who converted them into a distillery.
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Project details
Title: | The Jameson Heritage Centre, Midelton |
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Entr. year: | 1993 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Ireland |
Town: | Midelton, County Cork |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | industrial heritage |
Former use: | Woollen mill; barracks; whiskey distillery |
Actual use: | Heritage centre, cultural and tourist attraction |
Built: | 18th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | Dom O'Flynn, Architect (Cork - IE) |
The Jury's citation: | "For the creative adaptation of an old distillery into a popular Heritage Centre, demonstrating the rich history and tradition of Irish Whiskey" |
Description:
Built in 1796 as woollen mills the buildings served as barracks during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1823 the buildings were sold to James Murphy & Company who converted them into a distillery.
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