Cliff-edge fort in Templenoe

In parkland of Templenoe House, on N side and on edge of high bluff above River Blackwater. Penannular raised area (diam. 26m E-W; 16m N-S to cliff edge) defined by fosse (D 1.1m) WSW->ESE, with external bank (ext. H 1.1m) and outer fosse (D 0.5m); cliff edge elsewhere. Platform raised 1.2m above level of surrounding shallow fosse and enclosed by fence with interior planted with shrubs. Bank grass-covered; causewayed break (Wth 4.5m) to NNE; disturbance to WSW appears to be as a result of quarrying. External fosse survives best NNE->ESE and WSW->NW; shallow elsewhere. 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