Dolmen

In pasture, on N-facing slope of low hill overlooking Glashaboy River valley. Tomb is incorporated in field fence extending E-W. Gallery (L c. 6.2m; Wth 1.2m at E end) is represented by five sidestones along N side of fence and two along S side. Edges of four overlapping roofstones protrude from fence above N sidestones which decrease in height from W to E. Single outer-wall stone stands immediately N of fence. Despite its ruined condition monument is clearly of wedge tomb class. (de Valera and Ó Nualláin 1982, 4-5, no. 5) 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 See linked document with details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume IV. Counties Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1982)

Portal dolmen; dates to the Neolithic period. Its orientation and location suggest it was part of a broader ritual landscape associated with early farming communities in the region.