Survey Data
Reg No
13900301
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Kiln
Date
1840 - 1880
Coordinates
299918, 312995
Date Recorded
20/03/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Detached lime kiln, built c. 1860, now a ruin. Rectangular-plan, extended to north with additional kiln c. 1870, ramp to east. Roughly squared coursed rubble limestone walling to south block, squared rubble quoins, random rubble waling to north block and ramp. Segmental-headed openings, red brick voussoirs. Disused quarry to north and east, site extremely overgrown.
Appraisal
This ruined lime kiln and associated quarry survive as reminders of traditional building practises in Ireland and the process of producing lime mortar. The good quality stonework attests to the skilled craftsmanship at the time of construction.