What is recorded here

Indicated is a fairy fort in County Cork, Ireland, where a circular earthen bank encloses a grassy area on a south-facing slope. A west gable farm shed cuts into the enclosure, blending human occupation with the ancient shape. The site may contain an underground passage, inviting wonder about what lies beneath the visible ring.

In grassland, on S-facing slope. Circular area (diam. 27m) enclosed by earthen bank (H 1.2m) SW->NNE; scarp NE->SW. Gap in bank to NNE. West gable farm shed cuts into NE edge of enclosure. Possible Man-made underground passage (CO144-015002-) in interior. 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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