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According to local information, continuous stretch of NE-SW field fence (L 1350m) extending across townland, locally known as Claidh Buidhe. Line of fence nearly straight and mostly indistinguishable from other field fences (max. dims. H 1.8m; Wth 2m); partially stone-faced; exceptionally wide (H 1.4m; Wth 3.6m), length (L c. 90m) towards centre with hollowed pathway (Wth 1.8m) on crest of bank. 1842 OS 6-inch map shows further stretch curving to SW (L c. 450m) toward Owenanare River; removed. [Continuous line of fence visible only in this townland, but according to Bowman (1934, 104), subdivision of Knockskehy townland, adjacent to NE, also known as Claidhe Buidhe]. According to local tradition, 'Coppely' used to drive coach and horse along top of fence; rectangular enclosure (CO014-03603-) known as 'Coppely's castle' near SW end of Claidh Buidhe. Fulacht Fiadh (CO014-039---) c. 20m to S of centre.
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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