What is recorded here
Coastal kiln, built into natural slope. Front (H 6.5m; Wth 5.1m) E-facing; arched recess (Wth 2.5m) partially infilled with rubble. Recess arch of sandstone with brick arch directly beneath. Funnel (diam. c. 2m) overgrown. Top of kiln enclosed by wall; kiln forms N wall of ruined coastguard station (CO113-03003-). Not on 1842 OS 6-inch map.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). 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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