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Mine — copper in Mountgabriel

Mine — copper
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Located on ledge c. 8m W of another mine (CO139-055----); suspect shallow working driven 260° into exposed E-facing scarp. Two openings (Wth c. 0.55m; H c. 0.3m) separated by an uncut portion of rock; accessible length <2m. No obvious spoil sediments or stone mauls associated with this working. Possible solution weathering or calcareous conglomerates. (O'Brien 1987: mine 13) 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 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 2/1970).

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