Catholic Church (in Ruins)

In ringfort (4475). Rectangular structure, aligned approx. E-W (9.9m E-W; 6.3m N-S); W wall incorporated into bank. N, S and E walls appear as narrow earthen banks (max. H 1.6m); no opes apparent. Drystone 'altar' (1.6m N-S; 0.75m E-W; H 0.9m) against internal E wall. Marked 'R.C. Chapel (in ruins)' on 1842 OS 6-inch map. 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