What is recorded here

Inis Na Bró: A cliff-edge fort perched on the western edge of the island, its semi-circular form twenty-six metres wide and bounded only by a shallow fosse rather than a wall. A narrow causeway spans the ditch at the middle, suggesting entry from the land while the sea guarded the remaining curve. The absence of a visible rampart invites wonder about whether water, cliff or forgotten labour shaped what remains.

Perched at the edge of the sea-cliffs on the W side of the island is a semi-circular area, 26m in diameter, enclosed by a fosse which is 1m deep below the external ground level and 2m deep below the interior. There is no trace of an enclosing wall or bank. The fosse is spanned by a causeway at about its mid-point. The site was not visited on this occasion. (O'Leary and Snod-grass 1976, 15). The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 1522. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 5 August 2013

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.