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Copper Mines

Mining complex

What is recorded here

Coastal section Cosheen mining complex on E side Schull Harbour; further remains to E (CO140-037---). On S side of complex stands early 19th century circular magazine (int. diam 2.45m; wall thickness 0.85m); domed roof (max. H 2.4m) with central hole; remnants of porch to E. Steep sided aditjust N of magazine. Ruined boat house and slipway on N side complex; small gabled structure to S of boat house with walled enclosure to N. Adjacent to road on E side complex are ruins of 2-bay, 2-storey structure. 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

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