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Lighthouse

Gleann Oirtheach (Cléire), County Cork, Ireland

Ordnance Survey six-inch map, 2nd edition (1888–1915) covering the location of Lighthouse, Gleann Oirtheach (Cléire), County Cork, with a pin at the register's coordinates
Ordnance Survey six-inch map, 2nd edition (1888–1915), covering this location. Courtesy of the National Library of Scotland. The pin is ours, placed from the register's coordinates.

The record

Townland
Gleann Oirtheach (Cléire)
County
Cork
Country
Ireland
Latest-edition OS map
Cape Clear Lighthouse (Disused) (1902)
Coordinates
51.43445, -9.48464
SMR number
CO153-022001-

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University Library, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

2 historical maps cover this location, the earliest the 1769 map "Nieuwe kaart van Ierland / I. Condet sculp." (University Library, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam).

Historical maps covering this location

  • 1769 · Nieuwe kaart van Ierland / I. Condet sculp. (University Library, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
  • Historical map (University Library, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)

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The National Monuments Service's description

To SW of Signal Tower (CO153-022002-) on S side of island, enclosed by high stone wall. Roofless 3-storey light house; circular in plan (int. diam. 3.65m; wall thickness 1.2m), granite facade with corbelled supported parapet. Dwellings and out-offices attached. Passage way leads to signal tower to NE.

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

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

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