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Lismore, Port Kilcheran, Limekilns View from E showing ENE and SSE fronts of single kiln with double kilns in background
SC 554265
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The levelled causeway leading from the quarry, looking towards the NW corner of the main kiln building. (Paula Martin)
DP 174957
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The outer draw-hole of the right-hand pot of Kiln B, with the fore-shed abutting on the left. (Paula Martin)
DP 174964
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The lean-to building at the rear of Kiln B. Scale 2 metres. (Paula Martin)
DP 174967
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The rear SE face of the main kiln building showing structural features indicative of a bridge linking its upper level with Kiln A. Scale 2 metres. (Colin Martin)
DP 174972
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N draw-arch and stoke-hole of Kiln A. Scale 50 centimetres. (Colin Martin)
DP 174981
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The damaged top of Kiln A showing the upper lining of the pot. (Colin Martin)
DP 174983
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Brick-built interior of the lower left-hand pot of Kiln B. Scale in 10cm increments. (Colin Martin)
DP 174963
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The lean-to building at the rear of Kiln B. (Paula Martin)
DP 174968
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Outer draw-arch of the left-hand pot of Kiln B. Scale 2 metres. (Colin Martin)
DP 174974
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A segment of laid foundation stones among the tumbled remains of the low-water quay. (Colin Martin)
DP 174990
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Lismore, Port Kilcheran. View from West.
SC 2525180
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Aerial photograph of the kiln complex at Port Kilcheran from the NE. The quarry face is beneath the line of trees facing the sea. The former seminary, now Kilcheran House, is upper right of centre. (Colin Martin)
DP 174949
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Kilcheran. The quarry face. (Colin Martin)
DP 174950
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Kiln B and its fronting shed are seen to the rear, while the E face of Kiln A with its draw-arch are in the left foreground. (Colin Martin)
DP 174955
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The upper rear SE face of the main kiln building showing structural features indicative of a bridge linking its upper level with Kiln A. Scale 2 metres. (Colin Martin)
DP 174970
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View from the top of Kiln B towards Kiln A, showing its relationship with the adjoining cottage. This is where the putative bridge would have crossed. (Colin Martin)
DP 174975
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The E and N faces of Kiln A showing their draw-arches. Serious cracks are evident in the structure, and parts of the wall show evidence of harling. (Paula Martin)
DP 174978
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The somewhat fugitive line of stones fronting the fore-shed which marks the footings of the high-water quay (Paula Martin)
DP 174987
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Aerial photograph of the kiln complex at Port Kilcheran from the N. The quarry face is visible beneath the line of trees facing the sea. The former seminary, now Kilcheran House, is at bottom right. (Colin Martin)
DP 174948
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Kiln B from the top of Kiln A. The levelled causeway from the quarry is seen running to the top of Kiln B from centre left. The SE draw-arch is at the lower right, while the doorway into the room behind the kilns is towards the left, beneath two ventilation slots. Support slots and masonry fill above them indicate the probable abutment of a demolished bridge, once linking Kilns A and B. The upper levels of Kiln B suggest a later heightening of the structure. Scale 2 metres. (Colin Martin)
DP 174956
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Rear view of the main kiln building showing the lean-to structure at its rear (right) and the levelled causeway at upper left. (Paula Martin)
DP 174958
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The outer draw-hole of the right-hand pot, with the fore-shed abutting on the left. Scale 2 metres. (Colin Martin)
DP 174965
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The rear SE face of the main kiln building showing structural features indicative of a bridge linking its upper level with Kiln A. Scale 2 metres. (Colin Martin)
DP 174971
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