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Coastal mining complex c.1km NW of Allihies. Indicated on OS 6-inch map (1842) as Engine Ho. Remains of foundations of engine house built adjacent to mineshaft. Stump of free-standing chimney (diam. 3.83m; H 2.6m) to NW of engine house. Sub-rectangular earthen banked reservoir to NW.
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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