Kiln in Scattery Island

On the W side of Scattery Island on a high eroding cliff, with views to the W over the Shannon estuary. A large pit (L c. 2m; D 0.6m) with intense in situ burning on its base (noted in the field on 17 August 2022 by AMS staff and reported to the National Monuments Service by Ros Ó Maoldúin). Despite the intense burning, there was relatively little charcoal, suggesting much of the heat had transferred from another location, likely along a flue. It is most likely a corn or other type of drying kiln. The following images have been uploaded: CL067-024027-_01.jpg View of pit/hearth in cliff-face from SW CL067-024027-_02.jpg Closer view CL067-024027-_03.jpg View showing context Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 29 August 2022