Why this matters
Lismore — Deshure is a well-preserved early-medieval ringfort, likely dating to between the 6th and 10th centuries, featuring a circular enclosure with a substantial internal bank and external fosse. Local folklore, though not detailed in the entry, often associates such sites with fairy dwellings or ancient druidic activity, reflecting their enduring mystique in Irish tradition.
What is recorded here
In pasture, on level ground atop hill, just W of highest point. Circular raised area (44m N-S; 44m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (int. H 2.4m); external fosse (max. D 2.4m); counterscarp bank (max. H 1.3m) E->SW. Ground inside bank littered with stones, possibly remains of stone facing. Causewayed entrance (Wth 3.5m) to SSE; three large stones form facing at Nside of entrance, with large slab (L 2m; 0.5m x 0.3m) in entrance break parallel to facing. Other slabs just outside entrance at either side of causeway. Counterscarp bank decreases in height as it extends away from entrance to N and S. Remains of cultivation ridges cross interior on NNE-SSW axis; Man-made underground passage (CO082-050002-) in NW quadrant.
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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