What is recorded here
On S side of road, built in natural hollow against rocky break in slope. Rectangular structure (8m x 4m; front H 5.4m; rear H 0.4m). Front elevation (N) has arched recess (H 2m; Wth 1.65m; D 2m) with lower inner arch and sloping slabs to rear. Front wall has shallow horizontal ledge 0.4m above top of arch recess. Circular funnel (diam. 1.85m); top of kiln heavily overgrown. Shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). 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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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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