What is recorded here
Nineteenth century mining complex on foot hills overlooking Allihies to SW and overlooked by mining complex (CO114-02701-) to NW; comprising engine house and mining structure. Three storey engine house gabled to N; beam support wall to S. Stone built chimney (H c. 24m) on NE corner; circular in plan; upper courses of brick. Remains of structure (8.15m N-S; 5.8m E-W) project from S elevation. Partially collapsed single-storey L-shaped structure (17.7m N-W; 6.7m E-W) c. 30m SW of engine house.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
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- What survives
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