Burnt spread in Fermoyle

In pasture, to NNE of well. Grass-covered spread of dark soil with concentrations of charcoal; material not consistent with fulacht fiadh. According to local information, circular spread of dark soil visible when field is ploughed. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009