Bearhaven Copper Mines

On S-facing slope overlooking Allihies; mining complex (CO114-028001-) visible to SE. Engine Ho.: Late 19th century 3-storey structure (8.4m NE-SW; 5.8m NW-SE); NE wall gabled, beam support wall to SW. Stone built chimney (H c. 15m) on NE wall, circular in plan, upper courses brick. Ruined structure along SE elevation. Remains of structure to S. Pump Ho.: Early 19th century; foundations visible adjacent to mine shaft. Mining Structures: c. 50m NE of engine house, late 19th century, 3-bay,single-storey dwelling (6.75m NE-SE; 4.75m NE-SE); chimney flue exposed internally. Partially destroyed, early 19th century structure (9.1m E-W; 4.7m N-S) c. 30m to SE. Mining Settlement: to SW of mining complex, ruined early 19th century settlement, known locally as "Cornish Colony". Remains consist of partially collapsed range of 2-storey dwellings on S side with renovated house at W end; remains of 2-storey structure known locally as "School house" on W side. Powder Magazine: early 19th century roofless enclosing structure (7.4m E-W; 6m N-S; H c. 6m) to S of mining settlement; D-shaped plan built around square roofless gabled magazine (9.2m E-W; 4.2m N-S; H 2m). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009