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Copper Mines (Disused) — Crookhaven

Mining complex
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Part of Crookhaven mining complex near tip Crookhaven peninsula. Nineteenth century circular magazine (int. diam. 2.76m; wall thickness 0.98m) built on crest of ridge. Decorative round headed wall niches on external wall; three tiers of lintelled wall presses around internal wall. Doomed roof (max. H 4.5m); porch entrance to E. On lower ground to NW stands stump of chimney (H 4.5m; int. diam. 0.65m; wall thicknesss 0.96m), originally attached to S wall of engine house. Mine shaft to N. Remains of lower courses of structure to W. Associated magazine (CO147-060---) to E. 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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