Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Mining complex
Cappaghglass, County Cork, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Cappaghglass
- County
- Cork
- Country
- Ireland
- Latest-edition OS map
- Cappagh Copper Mines (Disused)
- Coordinates
- 51.53582, -9.45618
- SMR number
- CO140-051001-
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Shown on 4 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1841 "Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).
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The National Monuments Service's description
On crest of ridge c. 3km S of Ballydehob. Indicated on OS 6-inch map (1842) as 'Cappagh Mine'. Remains consist of central, free standing chimney (H c. 12m; circ. c. 9.8m), upper courses of brick; two early 19th century 2-storey dwellings; remains of late 19th century 2-storey terraced dwellings. Road from mine passes magazine (CO140-053---), to Audley Cove to SE.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). 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
- Industrial chimneyunder 1 mi
- Magazineunder 1 mi
- Bullaun stoneunder 1 mi
- Standing stoneunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.