What is recorded here
In rough grazing on S side of old road running N from Bearhaven mining complex (CO114-027001-). Circular area (diam. 5.9m) enclosed by earthen bank (H 0.5m) to E and by sharp rise to W; small gaps to NE and SW worn by cattle. (O'Shea, Crowley 1972, 97-98, No. 168).
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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