Moated site in Ratharoon East

In pasture, on S-facing slope. Rectangular area (31.5m N-S; 25.5m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (H 1.2m); external fosse (D 0.6m) to W and N with faint depression on E. Trace of possible outer bank to W. Planted with conifers. Modern stone-walled enclosure adjoins W side. 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