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Building misc in Glankittane/montenotte (20863024)

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Building misc in Glankittane/montenotte
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Freestanding shaft, built c.1850, as ventilation shaft for subterranean railway tunnel. Circular-plan shaft with square-profile plinth. Random rubble sandstone walls on random rubble plinth with soldier coping to south section. Sited on traffic island in suburban residential area.
One of a group of four, this shaft is an important element of Cork’s railway heritage. It is a fascinating reminder of the early days of train travel when steam engines created large quantities of vapour and smoke, and consequently ventilation shafts were required. It retains its original form and massing, and remains an notable addition to the local built heritage.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 20863024

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20863024
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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Michael O'Sheil, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Jonjobaker, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • P L Chadwick, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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