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Not shown on 1842 and 1904 OS 6-inch maps. In commanding position atop hill. Circular cairn (diam. 15m; H 1.95m) with small modern cairn (diam. 3m; H 0.85m) on top. Trigonometrical station on NE side. Cairn material removed on NNW side. According to Bowman (1934, 110), 'a greater part of the stones were removed by treasure hunters. It is now c. 4 feet high, diameter about 10 yards.'
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). 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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