What is recorded here

Lisheennacannina held three raths in the 1840s, though only one keeps a name and two have slipped into anonymity. The named fort, Lissacannina, was remarkably large, nearly defaced, and hollow enough to hide a cavern. The other two may still bulge beneath grass or stone, waiting for someone to stop asking which is which.

This is one of three raths (see KE058-005----, KE058-006----) mentioned in the 1840s as being in Lisheennacannina (OSNB, Molahiffe, no. 1, 24). One of these was called 'Lissacannina' and was described as 'remarkably large' and 'nearly defaced' and had a 'cavern' in it (OSNB, Molahiffe, no. 1, 42). The other two raths were 'not known by any particular name' (OSNB, Molahiffe, no. 1, 24). This possible rath has not been precisely located. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

A fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Lisheennacannina, likely dating to the early medieval period, was described in 19th-century sources as "remarkably large," suggesting possible habitation or ceremonial use. Local tradition associates such sites with fairy lore, reflecting their mystical significance in Irish folklore.

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