Earthwork in Oldcourt (fermoy By.)

In marshy inch, immediately E of low earthen bank of Awbeg River; adjacent to weir at narrow point in river. Indicated on 1906 and 1937 OS 6-inch maps as arc of bank (N->SSE). Low wide earthen bank (Wth at top 1.8m; Wth at base 4.1m; H c. 0.8m) forms semicircle with opening facing river; both ends terminate c. 6m short of river bank. Southern half stony and covered by trees; N half slightly lower and clear of overgrowth. Interior muddy with some standing water; roughly at same level as surrounding inch. Nature of site unclear but similar feature at Carrigacooleen (9187). 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