Fulacht fia in Kilnaglery

Excavated by O Ríordáin (1937, 57) who states that the mound (L c. 17m) was close to a well. Excavation revealed a horseshoe-shaped hearth (L c. 1.8m) outlined by a double setting of stones and having a paved floor. At open side of hearth was a pit (L c. 1.5m; Wth 1.2m; D 0.8m), self-filling with water. The only find was an ox bone. Second fulacht fiadh (CO099-00102-) c. 30m to S. 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