| Patterson's Spade Mill, Templepatrick Location
Grid reference - J 263 856
Three miles E of Templepatrick on A6 Belfast to Antrim road, between Sandyknowes, Glengormley and Templepatrick roundabouts. The last surviving water-powered spade mill in Ireland. Spades were made here until 1990. The original equipment has been fully restored and is now again in production, employing two spade makers. Owned by the National Trust. Opening Times
Mid-March to May, & September, Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holidays
and NI holidays.
Easter week, daily. June to August, daily except Tuesdays. Opening hours 14.00 - 18.00. National Mills Weekend opening times
Saturday & Sunday 14.00 - 18.00 Contact
Colin Dawson, 028 9443 3619. E-mail
colin.dawson@nationatrust.org.uk
or
pattersons@nationaltrust.org.uk Web Site
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
/main/w-pattersonsspademill | 
