
What is recorded here
Freestanding circular-profile rubble stone and red brick chimneystack, built c.1860, now disused. Set upon square base. Tapering shaft with oversailing red brick string courses to upper red brick stage. Ruinous remains of associated building to east. Set within disused slate quarry.
This chimney was originally part of Benduff Slate Quarry. Although now disused this chimney maintains much of its original form and character. Fine stone and brick craftsmanship is evident throughout and it maintains its status as a prominent landmark in the surrounding landscape.
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Places near here
officeoffice · 30 yd
LisheennanarmFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1304 yd
Drombeg Fulacht Fia and RuinsVisitor information · 2.1 mi
Walk 1 - Drombeg Standing Stone Circle (7 - 9 km)Walking route · 2.2 mi
Lookout over MillcoveViewpoint · 2.2 mi
Trá an tAonaighBeach / strand · 2.3 mi
Downeen Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 3.1 miOther information
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