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Kiln in Galgystown

Kiln
Kiln in Galgystown
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Freestanding single-oven single-stage lime kiln, extant 1840, on a square plan. Now disused. Set in unkempt grounds.
A lime kiln representing an integral component of the industrial heritage of south County Wexford.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 15705409

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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.theirishroadtrip.com
  • Ianfhunter, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.britainexpress.com
  • Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Sean O Briain, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Alex Passmore, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Tim Kirby, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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