What is recorded here

Freestanding square-profile limekiln, built c. 1870. Roughly dressed rubble stone walls with dressed rubble stone quoins. Camber-headed arch forming entrance to flue to front (south) elevation, having roughly dressed rubble stone voussoirs. Situated within a drop within the landscape utilising higher ground to rear (north) to give access to top of flue.

This fine limekiln forms an interesting feature within the landscape which would have once formed a vital role in the manufacture of lime for both mortar and agricultural use. The kiln is ideally situated to take advantage of a sharp drop within the landscape, utilising the higher ground behind to load the kiln and the resulting change in slope to channel wind towards the fire in front. Limekilns of this type are becoming increasingly rare throughout the Irish Landscape and as such, are important reminders of our industrial heritage.

This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.