
What is recorded here
In undulating pasture, on SE-facing slope. Circular area (diam. 34m) enclosed by low collapsed stone wall (T c. 4-8m) S->ESE, topped by later stone field boundary (H 1.5m). Earth and stone bank (max. int. H 1.9m) ESE->S, stone-faced externally, may incorporate remains of limekiln. Interior planted with trees; possible Man-made underground passage (CO060-157002-) in NW quadrant. According to Hartnett (1939, 98) 'adjacent field is known as Pairc naCathrac' and spindle whorl found near fort is now in UCC.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). 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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