Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Rathdrum

In pasture, on level terrace in N-facing slope forming corner of field; commanding view to N and E. Circular area (28m N-S; 28.4m E-W) defined by earthen bank (H 1.5m), stone-faced internally to N; intervening fosse; outer bank, broad-based ENE->S (H 1m), narrow based elsewhere where it forms the field fence and parish boundary. Gap in banks to E. Interior clear of vegetation, sloping to E; waterlogged to N. Possible Man-made underground passage (CO054-132---) inside inner bank to W. 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