Enclosure in Rylane, County Cork

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What is recorded here

In undulating pasture, on a slight S-facing slope. According to local information, an enclosure was demolished here and the area remains stony. A portion of the E field boundary curves to form an arc (C 17m) N-E on the 1937 OS 6-inch map. The field boundary has been removed and the possible enclosure is not visible at ground level. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO061-201

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