Burial ground in Ring East

Rough irregular area (c. 20m E-W; 14m N-S) in pasture on S-facing slope.Local tradition of grave markers and grave-like features; foundation of L-shaped structure (c. 4m E-W; c. 2m N-S) once visible on SE side. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

A local ancient tomb; wider significance not recorded.