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On E side of road, in copse of trees; partially overgrown. Pair of conjoined limekilns, with front facing W. N kiln (H c. 5m; Wth 9.7m) has arched recess (H 2.35m; Wth 2.8m; D 2.7m) with roughly cut voussoirs, sloping slabs to rear; circular brick-lined funnel (diam. c. 3m). Second kiln added to S side (H c. 5m; Wth 3.98m) has arched recess (H 1.55m; Wth 2.58m; D 3.14m) with dressed stone voussoirs, sloping slabs to rear; circular brick-lined funnel (diam. c. 3m). Ramp to rear. One of three lime-kilns (CO073-098----, CO073-099----) in Blarney Castle demesne (CO062-238----).
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). 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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