
What is recorded here
Ruins of detached multiple-bay three-storey engine house with chimney, c.1900. Roof gone. Rubble limestone walls, square-headed openings. Two-stage chimney with polychrome brick walls and decorative coping.
This impressive structure at the base of Sliabh Chiamálta is a dominant feature over the surrounding landscape, a popular spot for walkers. It is a physical reminder of the mining heritage of the area, and forms part of a large group of industrial heritage in and around Silvermines, including engine houses, workers houses, outbuildings and the mine site itself. Brown and yellow brick has been used to decorative effect in the chimney.
This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.
Places near here
Shallee Lead Mine Worksworker's house · 192 yd
Cromwells RoadRoad, road/trackway · 904 yd
Dunalley Castle (in ruins)Castle, unclassified · 1.3 mi
Silvermine Mountains W TopMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
KillelaneFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.7 mi
LisnanaghFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.9 mi
Site of Ballygown CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.9 mi
The MinerMemorial · 2.1 mi
Our Lady Assumed into HeavenMemorial · 2.1 mi
Silvermines ViewpointViewpoint · 2.6 mi
Sweet ChestnutSweet Chestnut · 3.1 miOther information
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