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In pasture, on W shoulder of ridge, commanding extensive views to S, W and N. Depicted as hachured circular enclosure (diam. c. 28m) on 1842, 1904 and 1936 OS 6-inch maps; small square structure abuts outer face of ESE bank on 1842 OS 6-inch map. No visible surface trace of site; according to local information, levelled in 1972 and consisted of circular area enclosed by bank and external fosse. Bowman (1934, 136) recorded 'circular fence....diam. 28 yards', enclosing site of early church (CO014-09402-).
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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