Reg.Nr. 93/IR/008

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
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.