Patterson's Spade Mill
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Patterson's Spade Mill is a water-powered spade mill in Templepatrick, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Initially a flax and corn mill, it was later converted to a paper mill. Ownership passed to the Patterson family, who had been involved in the spade industry for several generations, converting the mill once again.
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Location | Templepatrick, County Antrim |
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Coordinates | 54.70°N 6.04°W / 54.70; -6.04 |
Type | Industrial heritage museum |
Website | https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/pattersons-spade-mill |
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The mill was purchased by the National Trust in 1992. It is the last spade mill in operation in situ in the British Isles.