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A story from Annalong · ~35 min from Warrenpoint

The mill that kept turning

In short: Annalong Cornmill was one of the last working watermills in Northern Ireland, grinding into the 1960s, and its kiln, millstones, waterwheel and engine survive.

Annalong Cornmill was still working in the 1960s, one of the last working watermills in Northern Ireland. Its grain-drying kiln, millstones, waterwheel and back-up engine are all still there, showing how water power and machinery worked side by side.

Go and see it

Visit Annalong Cornmill.

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Questions people ask

When did Annalong Cornmill stop working?

It was still working in the 1960s.

What can you see at Annalong Cornmill?

The grain-drying kiln, millstones, waterwheel and back-up engine.

Can you visit Annalong Cornmill?

Visits have been by pre-booked tour in recent seasons. Check opening arrangements before you travel.

When: 1960s. Sources: Working into the 1960s. Spotted something we should correct? Let us know.

Then, nearby

Somewhere to eat or drink afterwards, closest first.

Cafés · Annalong

The Parlour Annalong

Ice cream shop on Kilkeel Rd, Annalong.

~35 min from Warrenpoint30–60 min

Takeaways · Annalong

Johnny Pangs

Chinese takeaway on Kilkeel Rd, Annalong.

~35 min from Warrenpoint15–30 min

Story · Annalong

Mourne granite, shipped from Annalong

Annalong grew up on fishing, farming and quarrying. Granite cut in the Mournes left from its harbour for places all over Britain and Ireland, so there are streets far away built with stone from this little village.

Walk down to Annalong Harbour.

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A harbour made bigger for stone

In the 1880s Annalong Harbour was enlarged to cope with all the granite being shipped out. It looks picturesque today, but its shape comes from the hard work of getting heavy stone off the mountains and onto boats.

Look round the harbour walls.

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The Rocket House

Annalong's Coastguard Tower, known locally as the Rocket House or the Rocket Tower, dates from the 1850s and is now a listed building. It's a reminder that this beautiful coast could be dangerous, and that people were ready to help when it was.

Find the Rocket House on the coast.