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kiln — RAHAN NEAR

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Freestanding single-bay lime kiln on circular-plan, erected c. 1860. Now out of use. Constructed of coursed and roughly-squared rubble stone masonry. Square-headed opening to front (west), the former oven aperture, having squared stone surround and roughly dressed stone lintel over. Dry stone revetments to site joining kiln to natural rock. Earthen embankment to rear. Possible flight of stone steps to site, now overgrown, giving access to roof. Built into rock outcrop adjacent to coast overlooking McSwyne’s Bay to the west. Located to the south-west of Dunkineely.

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