What is recorded here

Caher is a fairy fort in County Cork, Ireland. Its earth bank and four upright stones mark a narrow entrance on a north-facing slope, while a hidden passage may still cut through the bottom. People once lived beside or avoided the circle, perhaps leaving it for the tenants who never pay rent.

In rough grazing, on edge of break in N-facing slope. Circular area (21m N-S; 20m E-W); defined by scarp (H 1.7m) NE->SE; partially enclosed by earthen bank (H 0.55m) SE->SSW. Entrance (Wth 0.8m) to SE, marked by 4 upright stones. Interior divided by field boundary on N-S axis; rock outcrop in NE quadrant; possible Man-made underground passage (102-00902-) in SW quadrant. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

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