
What is recorded here
Built against N face of quarry, on Castlecor (14868) demesne. Overgrown tall random-rubble limestone walls encase earthen core. Front elevation faces S; stone-arched recess (H 2.5m; Wth 2.8m; D 3m) with lower inner arch supported by lintel; remains of sloping slabs at rear. Top of kiln overgrown, funnel (diam. c. 3m) visible from recess; base brick lined; upper levels stone lined.
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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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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