What is recorded here
Ruins of two-bay multiple-storey square-plan engine house, built c.1880, having no surviving roof. Rubble stone walls. Round-headed openings with brick voussoirs. Ruins of zinc oxide furnace and engine house to west.
This former engine house is part of the industrial heritage of the Silvermines area and is one of a number of buildings associated with mining here. The dressed quoins and brick voussoirs add interest to its imposing façade. It forms an impressive feature over the surrounding landscape, a noted spot for walkers.
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
Lead Mine/Calamine Lead Mine/Sulpher mine/CopperMine · 119 yd
Silvermines Cottageworker's house · 158 yd
Our Lady Assumed into HeavenMemorial · 463 yd
The MinerMemorial · 479 yd
Silvermines ViewpointViewpoint · 1163 yd
Dunalley Castle (in ruins)Castle, unclassified · 1427 yd
Sweet ChestnutSweet Chestnut · 1.0 mi
KillelaneFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.1 mi
Silvermine Mountains E TopMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
Enclosure in Kilboy (kilmore Par., North Riding)Enclosure · 1.2 mi
Site of Ballygown CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.3 mi
Silvermine Mountains W TopMountain / peak · 1.5 miOther information
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