Former Corn Mill off Kilkeel Rd, Hilltown, Newry, Co Down, BT34 2JU

A substantial two / three storey corn mill located on the right bank of the River Bann east of Hilltown. Aligned down the slope such that the first floor can be entered from ground level on the building's north gable. Pitched roof, slated at river end but otherwise corrugated iron. Walls of random rubble granite (smooth cement rendered on its south gable). Window openings to first and second floors on west elevation. Some of these are original and others are more recent additions; all contain modern timber or metal frames. Access to ground floor (basement) at right hand side. North gable has modern sliding doors. Lean-to addition along east wall. Lined waterwheel pit on south gable, the dimensions of which suggest a breastshot wheel 16ft in diameter by 6ft wide. A short tailrace leads back to the river. No trace of dam in yard immediately east of mill. Headrace infilled.