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Mine in Cappaghcon

Mine

What is recorded here

According to local information, this was formerly a mine and the source of iron ore that was used in the ironworks (GA125-152----) near Woodford town (pers. comm. K. Flaherty 1993). A small cave, the entrance of which is partially blocked, is visible. Not visited.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA125-155

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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  • Michael Deligan, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Jason Keane, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • P L Chadwick, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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