Survey Data
Reg No
30308007
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Kiln
Date
1815 - 1825
Coordinates
115066, 222473
Date Recorded
21/11/2008
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding lime kiln, built c.1820. Dressed limestone to lower courses with rubble stone above. All elevations slightly battered with buttresses to south and west sides. East side partly rebuilt. Camber-arched opening to front having roughly dressed stone voussoirs, rubbed brick arch and corbelled stone slabs over raking out opening. Recent plaques to archway with recent iron gate to front.
Appraisal
This large lime kiln stands as testament to the importance of industrial processes being carried out in the nineteenth century and is associated with the construction of the nearby Fever Hospital. It forms part of the varied built heritage of NUIG's grounds.