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On S slopes of Leitir Hill, E of Mt. Gabriel. Inclined working driven 260° into low E-facing outcrop. Substantial infill sediment with waterlogging near back wall; 3-4 stone slabs cleaved off scarp face partly obstruct entrance. Test-pit excavation uncovered late 17th century pottery vessel in secondary context; re-use of mine as temporary shelter. Accessible length c. 0.5m; entrance (Wth c. 5m; H c. 1m); narrowing considerably towards back wall. Outside mine, immediately S and W, low dumps of spoil spread over 250m² to unknown depth. (O'Brien 1987: mine 27)
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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