Millvale, Bessbrook

Millvale is a settlement between Bessbrook and Newry in County Armagh, Northern Ireland.

[1] The area derives its name from the large number of mills, mainly linen, that were set up in the early 19th century.

The Camlough River here provided a quick source of power through water wheels.

Most of these have been now demolished, the latest being Baillies Foundry, which was a six-storey granite building, originally constructed in 1800 or so.

Up to its recent demolition it still contained the rusting ruins of all its lathes and machinery.