Burnt spread in Meeshal

In pasture, overlooking Dripsey River to S. According to local information spread of dark coloured soil visible when field is ploughed. Dark soil identified under grass; appearance not consistent with that of fulacht fiadh. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009