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There
was once a lead mine on the estate, this was opened in 1855 on
Dixon Island where the present boathouse now stands. It was not
a financial success and was advertise for sale in the Northern
Whig of 3rd February 1865, the advertisement is reproduced below.
Little trace of the mine is
to be seen today save for a small stone building once used to
store the explosives used in the mine
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Whig.
Large quantities of lead have been raised
here and sold from the mines during the last four years.
The machinery is good, and in working order. The local advantages
of the mines are very great; the engine house is situated
within a few yards of the pier, in a little harbour of Strangford
Lough in which vessels of 100 tons can load and unload in
all weathers free of dues.
The seaport towns of Strangford and Portaferry
are but a mile distant. Lord Bangor's
demesne, adjoining the Sett, supplies abundance of suitable
timber at low rates. Fresh water is brought through pipes
to the engine house and dressing floor and coals are delivered
at very low prices.
Contact Information. |
Castle
Ward House
Downpatrick Road
Strangford
Co Down
Tel: (028) 4488 1204
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Mail
Web Site |
The house
is open to the public during the summer months.
The grounds are open all year.
Various
events are organized throughout the year, one of the most
popular is a book fair, introduced by former property manager
Mr. Harry Hutchman, contact the house for further details. |
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