Lisnagun

In tillage, on brow of low hill facing ESE. Circular enclosure (37m N-S; 36m E-W) excavated 1987-8 by J. O'Sullivan in project organised by Clonakilty Macra na Feirme, utilizing a FAS scheme. Interior enclosed by dump-construction earthen bank (H 1.5m); external fosse (D 2m) with low counterscarp bank. Entrance to SE with causeway; second later entrance to W, with causeway. Excavation in interior revealed evidence for central round house (diam. c. 6m); range of small outhouses; and three Man-made underground passages (CO135-031002; CO135-031003-; CO135-124---). Finds include iron slag; iron objects, e.g. knife, nails etc.; quernstone; single blue glass bead. Project currently engaged in reconstruction of fort. (O'Sullivan 1989, 11-12). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Lisnagun, Darrary is a circular early-medieval ringfort, likely dating to between the 6th and 10th centuries, characterized by an earthen bank and ditch. Though no specific folklore is recorded for this site, like many such forts in Ireland, it may have later been associated with local legends of fairies or ancient inhabitants.