Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Kiln - lime
Coolacresig, County Cork, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Coolacresig
- County
- Cork
- Country
- Ireland
- Latest-edition OS map
- Indicated (1938)
- Coordinates
- 51.92418, -9.05144
- SMR number
- CO070-015----
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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
Built against rock outcrop; very overgrown and partially collapsed rectangular kiln with rounded corners (c. 4.6m N-S; c. 4.2m E-W). Front elevation (E) has lintelled passage (H 0.4m; Wth 0.5m; D 1.2m) at base on N leading into funnel (3m N-S; 2.2m E-W). Passage is off-centre to N; Send of front elevation collapsed and overgrown. Stone-lined funnel (3m N-S;2.2m E-W), partially infilled. Forecourt area (3.2m N-S; 2.2m E-W),enclosed by stone revetting on N and S sides. Not typical of mid Cork kilns but resembles some examples along coast of West Cork (See Cooldurragha 3440). Shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). 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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