Moated site in Adamstown

On S-facing slope, on E-W ridge overlooking Owenboy river valley to S. Rectangular area (33.5m E-W; 51.7m N-S) enclosed by two banks (max. int. H1.65m; max. ext. H 1.5m); separated by intervening fosse; heavily overgrown. Outer bank incorporated into field fence to N and W; forms edge of laneway to E and garden wall of house to S. 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