Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Kiln - lime
Glennakeel South, County Cork, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Glennakeel South
- County
- Cork
- Country
- Ireland
- Latest-edition OS map
- Indicated (1936)
- Coordinates
- 52.26691, -9.16912
- SMR number
- CO013-018----
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Shown on 4 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1790 "Composite: Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).
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The National Monuments Service's description
Remains of early 20th century lime kiln in small gravel quarry. Partially collapsed random rubble walls encase earthen core. Front elevation (H 4m; Wth 5.2m) faces W; ledge over recess to support lean-to. Stone arched recess (H 1.88m; Wth 2m; D 1.8m) with sloping slabs at rear. Stone-lined circular funnel. Disused trackway connects rear of kiln to early 20th century road to S.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
Nearby in the register
- Fulacht fiaunder 1 mi
- Kiln - limeunder 1 mi
- Fulacht fiaunder 1 mi
- Fulacht fiaunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.