Killeagh Rath — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

In pasture, on a S-facing slope. Shown as hachured circular enclosure (diam. c. 90m) on 1842 OS 6-inch map. Visited by Windele in 1844 (O'Donoghue 1914) who found 'an unbaptised burial ground and a square compartment containing a cairn or mound....marked the site of the ancient church (CO052-034002-)' which, according to O'Donoghue 'was used as a chapel more than three generations ago'. Enclosure levelled; field fence and road to W curve to respect arc of site; elsewhere line of enclosing element marked by some low undulations. No visible trace of church (CO052-034002-), nor of burial ground (CO052-034004-); bullaun stone (CO052-034003-) to SE. 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

Killeagh Rath, Ballynabortagh is a circular earthen ringfort, likely dating to the early medieval period, situated on a south-facing slope in pastureland. It is associated with local tradition of an unbaptised burial ground and a square compartment, suggesting possible ecclesiastical or ritual significance.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.