Enclosure in Caherkeen

On rocky lower slopes of Knocknagallaun in commanding position overlooking Coulagh Bay and Kenmare river to N. Two enclosure (CO114-050---; CO114-052---) downhill to NW. Naturally raised hillock of rock outcrop(12.6m N-S; 7.5m E-W) enclosed by ruined stone wall of rough coursing with rubble core (H 1m; Wth 1.8m). Steep decline all around site except on E side, where possible entrance occurs. 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