Kiln

The remains of a possible corn-drying kiln was identified during archaeological testing in 2004 as part of a pre-development assessment of a potential factory site. An anomaly, identified by geophysical survey, was investigated in this area, c. 10m to the W of a rath (CO087-048----) and 8m to the N of another kiln (CO087-146----). It was identified as an E-W orientated linear feature (Wth 0.2m) comprising a deposit of charcoal-enriched soil. Though the function of the feature was unclear, the excavator (Cummins 2007, 45) states that this deposit may have been the fill of the flue of a corn-drying kiln. Its proximity to the rath suggests an early medieval date but archaeological excavation is necessary to confirm this. (Cummins 2007, 45) The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009