Kiln - corn-drying

The National Monuments Service's description

The remains of a corn-drying kiln and a structure were excavated here in advance of the construction work associated with a large retail development in 2004 (Excavation Licence 04E1324). The kiln consisted of ‘a cut fire chamber, with evidence of in situ burning on the base and sides of the cut. Connected to this was a cut for the flue, 2.2m in length. In the fire chamber of the kiln were set upright stones, stone sockets and postholes, all indicating the presence of a superstructure, possibly a platform to hold the grains.’ (Cryerhall 2007, 478-9). The structure was sub-rectangular in shape (L 5.2m; Wth 3.8m) and defined by a curving cut (max. D 0.4m) and post-holes. There were two entrances and the internal space was divided in two and had one small hearth and two waste pits. The excavator suggests that the structure may have functioned as a barn. (Cryerhall 2007, 478-9)

Compiled by: Claire Breen

Date of upload: 11 January 2013

References

Cryerhall, A. 2007 'Giltspur, Bray'. In I. Bennett (Ed.) Excavations 2004: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 478-9 (No. 1853). Bray. Wordwell.