Ecclesiastical enclosure in Kilshinahan, County Cork

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What is recorded here

In pasture, on gentle SW-facing slope, overlooking valley of Argideen river. Large sub-circular enclosure (diam. c. 200m) with Kilskinahan church (CO123-031002-) and graveyard (CO123-031003-) at centre. Greater portion of enclosure levelled c. 1975 but short sections of bank survive to NW, S and ESE. Best preserved section to NNE; bank (int. H 0.85m; ext. H 2.1m) with external fosse (D 0.9m). Laneway links church with road to NNW and E. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO123-031001

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