Why this matters
Lisabram — Coolykeerane is a circular earthen ringfort, likely dating to the early medieval period, characterized by a pronounced internal bank and a shallow external fosse. Local tradition associates such sites with fairy dwellings, and they were often avoided due to beliefs in supernatural inhabitants.
What is recorded here
In pasture. Circular area (48.3m N-S; 46m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (int. H 1.5m; ext. H 2.3m) with shallow external fosse to N and E. Bank incorporated into field fence system to S and W; inner face of bank to S has single stepped profile. Break in bank to NNE (Wth 2.3m) and WNW (Wth 2m). Low rise (int. H 0.35m; ext. H 0.6m) W->NE, concentric with and c. 8m inside enclosing bank. Possible Man-made underground passage (CO038-02102-) in NW quadrant. Laneway skirts bank on SW side.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). 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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