Earthwork in Newtown (fermoy By., Ballyhay Par.)

In undulating pasture, almost immediately E of railway line. Irregular, grass-covered platform (25m E-W; 15.5m N-S; H 2m) bounded by drain on N side. Surface of platform uneven. Site may be result of activities associated with drainage or railway works. 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