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Kiln - lime

Terry'S-Land, County Cork, Ireland

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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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David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

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

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Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.

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