Linear earthwork in Barryscourt,clyduff

In pasture, on N-facing slope. According to local information W confines of Clyduff townland forms part of the Cliadh Dubh, a linear earthwork. Similar to surrounding field fences; earthen bank (H 1m), stone faced in parts. O'Driscoll (Verling 1988, 14) suggests that this may be Atlantic end of Cliadh Dubh, as 'the popular idea is that the Cliadh extends from sea to sea, one the Atlantic'. Second known section (CO018-001---; CO026-099---; CO034-055---) lies in N Cork running in N-S direction between Ballyhoura hills and the Nagle mountains; third section (CO005-033---) lies in NW Cork and forms part of Cork-Limerick county boundary. 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