Lemonfield Mine, Oughterard, Connemara, Galway County, Connacht, Ireland
View along the wall dividing two fields at Lemonfield. This photo was taken in the wrong place as the mine was recorded as being further to the south. Photo taken 27-6-10
© Barry Flannery
View of the area around Lemonfield. Note that this photo is actually taken at the wrong location. Lemonfield shaft was further to the south. Photo taken 27-6-10.
View north-west at Lemonfield. This photo was taken in the wrong place, the mine was further south. Photo taken 27-6-10.
View of the field where the shaft was marked on the 6" map. There is no trace of it today nor any obvious signs of disturbed ground. The mine was likely infilled many years ago. Photo taken 14-12-2016.
6" map showing the location of the Lemonfield shaft. There is no trace remaining of this today.
© Geological Survey of Ireland
View of the wooded area near where the Lemonfield shaft is supposed to be located. It is difficult to tell if the uneven terrain is natural or possible mine related pits - note that this area is a little away from where the shaft is marked on the 6" map. Photo taken 12-12-2016.
View of the wooded area immediately adjacent where the Lemonfield shaft is mark on the 6" map. It is difficult to tell if the uneven terrain is natural or possible mine related pits - note that this area is a little away from where the shaft is marked on the 6" map. Photo taken 12-12-2016.
View of the wooded area immediately adjacent where the Lemonfield shaft is mark on the 6" map. There are no signs of disturbed ground in this area and the site maintained by the local council as a public amenity area. It is possibly that features may have been infilled. Photo taken 12-12-2016.
View of the wooded area which is near to where the Lemonfield shaft is supposed to be located. Photo taken 12-12-2016.
