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Situated on a S-facing slope of rising ground in an upland region overlooking the Clare River valley. According to Kinahen (1886) 'ancient tools were found in the “old mens'” workings' at this mine. These artefacts were probably found when the mine was exploited between 1810 and 1859 (pers. comm. Dr William O'Brien; Cowman 1992, 109-12). Several shafts have collapsed leaving large open pits with evidence of spoil heaps all over the area containing copper ore. There is no evidence for prehistoric mining visible in the area although the site is heavily overgrown making detailed examination of the exposed cliff faces impossible.
The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008
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