What is recorded here
In Rosscarbery to NW of St. Fachtna's Cathedral (CO143-023008-). Oval-shaped chamber (L 2.6m; Wth 1.5m) with construction shaft forming S wall; collapsed roof; creepways to N and E inaccessible (pers. comm. Rose Cleary). Recorded in 1750s (O Máidín 1958, 79).
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
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
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Lookout over MillcoveViewpoint · 1.2 mi
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Pol a Dabh West (Blowhole)Viewpoint · 1.7 mi
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