What is recorded here

Magic and myth are woven through the history of Cloonkeen. The fort stands atop a hill, enclosed by an earthen bank and a waterlogged fosse. Its circular shape and southeastern entrance mark it as a place of ancient life, where humans and mystery still collide.

In pasture, atop hill. Circular, slightly raised area (28.7m N-S; 28.8m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (H 1.6m), stone faced in parts; external fosse (D 1m), waterlogged and filled with field clearance stones NW->NNE. Entrance (Wth 4m) to SE, with causeway. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

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