County: Cork Site name: BALLINURE AND MAHON
Sites and Monuments Record No.: SMR 75:22 Licence number: 02E1666
Author: Avril Purcell, Sheila Lane & Associates
Site type: Icehouse
Period/Dating: Modern (AD 1750-AD 2000)
ITM: E 572302m, N 570986m
Latitude, Longitude (decimal degrees): 51.890357, -8.402386
Testing was carried out on the first phase of a development at this site, to the north of the Mahon Link Road and the South Link Road. Eleven trenches were excavated across this part of the site. Numerous drainage features were revealed, as well as a pit filled with modern finds. One feature of archaeological potential was revealed in Trench 3, a small pit filled with charcoal-rich silty clay. The feature measured 0.76m north–south by 0.65m by 0.24m deep. No finds were identified in it, and thus its dating remains uncertain.
The probable remains of an icehouse associated with Lakeview House were revealed within a mound of rubble. Lakeview House itself was demolished during the latter half of the 20th century. The icehouse structure was partially collapsed when it was exposed. It was of brick-and-stone construction, with a possible vaulted entrance passageway. Further work will be undertaken on the site during 2003, when construction will proceed.
AE House, Monahan Road, Cork
