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Copper Mine (Disused )

Mining complex

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Coastal mining complex c.1km NW of Allihies. Indicated on OS 6-inch map (1842) as Engine Ho. Remains of foundations of engine house built adjacent to mineshaft. Stump of free-standing chimney (diam. 3.83m; H 2.6m) to NW of engine house. Sub-rectangular earthen banked reservoir to NW.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO114-022002

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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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