ABSTRACT
At first sight the old Militia Barracks in Milltown is a rather dull building. Built in a hurry in 1856, in response to an entirely bogus French invasion panic, it has survived in a surprisingly complete state – if you ignore decades of neglect and piecemeal alterations. A group of local enthusiasts want to convert the building into a Museum of Milltown Life, and have applied for a £6m heritage grant from the Lottery Committee. The application has landed on the desk of Harriet Smith who has to put together a project assessment report.
