
What is recorded here
In levelled ringfort (CO041-10601-). According to OS Field Books, Lisheenacarriga, little fort of the rock, has a cave which is said to contain three large apartments (Berry 1905, 33). Bowman (1934, 569) noted that 'a Man-made underground passage was here, but is now closed'. Area of fort and Man-made underground passage now destroyed by quarrying.
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
This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- No visible remains or recorded as destroyed
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