Earthwork in Barrafohona

In pasture, beside W bank of Marinahone river. Oval grass-covered mound (H c. 1m; c. 20m NW-SE; c. 10m SW-NE). Channel runs S from mound, parallel to river and separated by low bank from it; meets river short distance to S. 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