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Built against rock outcrop, in slight depression. Random-rubble limestone walls encase core (c. 8m NW-SE; c. 6m NE-SW). Partially overgrown front elevation (H 5.5m) faces SE, with arched recess (H 1.57m; Wth 2.3m; D 1.71m). Corbelled stones to rear of recess partially collapsed, sloping slabs beneath with blocked stoking hole cut into slab; rectangular ope (Wth c. 0.63m) at base. Iron brackets in front wall, over recess. Top of kiln closed off by wall (H 1.1m) with ope (Wth 2.26m) giving access to funnel area. Funnel infilled. Scatter of coal/culm beside front of kiln. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). 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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