Charcoal-making site in Knockroe (idrone East By.)

On the lower SW-facing slopes of Knockoe hill, S of Mount Leinster on the western flanks of the Blackstairs Mountains. In very rocky terrain, hillslope strewn with granite boulders. There are extensive views to the W, overlooking the Aughnabrisky River valley to the S-SW. One of a number of charcoal-making platforms (CW023-035---- to CW023-039----) in the immediate area suitable for mound kilns, identified by Michael Monahan and Edward Butler. It consists of a roughly circular level platform (dims. 8.3m NW-SE; 8.4m NE-SW). The rear NE portion of the platform is cut into the natural slope (H 1.1m) and has some stone revetment. The SW edge (H 0.7m) is defined by scarp with a revetment of small granite boulders. See attached photographs: CW023-039----_01 Platform from SSE CW023-039----_02 Platform from WNW CW023-039----_04 General view of SW slope of Knockroe hill with approximate location of charcoal-making sites Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 16 April 2019