Kiln

Mid/late 19th-century lime kiln on S-facing slope. Random-rubble front wall (H c. 3.5m) on S side, retains earthen core; stone-arched recess (H 1.6m; Wth 1.9m; D c. 2.26m), sloping slabs at rear. Ledge over recess arch on front elevation. Infilled funnel (diam. c. 1.8m) outlined as shallow circular depression. Earthen ramp (L 15.2m) to N. 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