Final Lecarrow Village Design Statement - Roscommon County ...

LECARROW VILLAGE DESIGN STATEMENT
VILLAGE CHARACTER
Buildings & Features of Interest
Lecarrow’s built heritage is a core element
of the appeal and character of the village.
There are several buildings which make a
positive contribution to the streetscape,
whilst at the same time providing a sense
of continuity from one generation to the
next.
These include:
• The Harbour & Canal
• The bridges
• The Mill
• Coffey’s/Kelly’s complex
• The old RIC barracks
• The Courthouse & adjoining cottage
Each of these are also important focal
points in the village, and are a testimony to
the people and activity of Lecarrow’s past.
Boats at the Harbour
The Harbour & the Canal
The canal and harbour were built between
the 1790s and 1840s, and are still in use
today. The canal was originally constructed
to transport stone from the nearby quarries
and processed food and materials from the
local mills. The cut stone harbour is a
testimony to the industrial heritage of
Lecarrow, as well as a fine example of
nineteenth century inland waterways
construction schemes. It is an attractive
amenity for locals and visitors alike. The
cut limestone construction is evidence of
the fine craftsmanship which was typical of
the period, and is likely to have been built
using local stone.
The Bridges
The bridges at the centre of the village
were built c. 1800, to facilitate access to
and from the mill which was built at the
same time. They pass over the mill race,
which was used to power the mill.
The Mill
The mill was built c. 1800, and was used to
process corn, meal and flax, and operated
until about 1940. It is the tallest and one of
the oldest buildings in the village, and is an
important element of Lecarrow’s industrial
past. The mill is a protected structure and
recent works to improve its general
appearance have been extremely
successful.
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One of the bridges at Lecarrow
Lecarrow Mill
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