Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Kiln - lime
Terry'S-Land, County Cork, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Terry'S-Land
- County
- Cork
- Country
- Ireland
- Latest-edition OS map
- Indicated (1934)
- Coordinates
- 51.91466, -8.25408
- SMR number
- CO076-001----
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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
In quarry, built against rock outcrop. Large structure (H 10m; Wth 12.45m) facing NW incorporating 3 kilns with three arched recesses all of similar dimensions (H 1.6m; Wth 1.4m; D 2m). Arch of each recess filled with masonry formerly supported by wooden lintel. Kilns are separated from each other by projecting wall 1.6m; joist holes indicate these supported cover in front of kilns. Top of kiln enclosed by wall with three window opes in front elevation, access to rear. Buttresses against E and W walls. Funnels (diam. 1.4m) all stone lined and beaker-shaped in section. Ope (Wth 1.85m) in S wall. Remains of ramp to S.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). 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
- Churchunder 1 mi
- Graveyardunder 1 mi
- Churchunder 1 mi
- Fulacht fiaunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.