Presents a comprehensive survey of Ireland's industrial archaeology. Divided into five main sections, the subject is detailed in nineteen chapters, each dealing with a major industrial activity, its technology and important surviving sites. This book is fully referenced and illustrated throughout.
Offering a thorough exploration of Ireland's industrial archaeology, this comprehensive survey is structured into five sections with nineteen detailed chapters. Each chapter focuses on a significant industrial activity, its technological advancements, and key surviving sites. Fully referenced and richly illustrated, the work aims to establish itself as the definitive resource in the field, making it an essential read for those interested in the intersection of industry and heritage in Ireland.
"At the Sign of the Cow: The Cork Butter Market 1770-1924 is the first general account of the origins and development of the Cork Butter Exchange."--Jacket