What is recorded here
In rough grazing, atop terrace, with sharp fall to S to rocky coast. Remains of small circular structure (diam. c. 3.4m) with annex to E. Interior cut into slight slope on W side, some stone facing remains; one upright stone and scatter of stones survive to E. Annex (c. 4m N-S; c. 3.6m E-W) defined by some well embedded stones to E; very indistinct on S side.
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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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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