| 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 to mid-October, Saturdays Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Easter week, every day. 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
[email protected] Web Site
www.nationaltrust.co.uk | 
