What is recorded here
Kiln in Loughaconeera burned limestone brought all the way from the Aran Islands to improve the soil. Plenty of gardeners talk to their land; here the land seems to have answered, 'I'll need something imported before I make an effort.'
Square-plan lime-kiln, built c.1935, comprising dry-stone granite construction with conical kiln or firing chamber and square-headed chute to base of flue in east elevation. Built on and incorporating slope of hillock.
This limekiln is a relatively rare survival in West Galway. It reflects the hard work that was required to keep the land productive in this area and the commercial value of lime in a pre-mechanised age. This lime-kiln was built by the present landowner's grandfather in the 1930s.The limestone was brought from Aran Islands and burnt for fertilizer, all through the efforts of manual labour.
From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 30406403
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