Moated site in Ballinvonear

In pasture, on break in SSE-facing slope. Slightly raised, rectangular area (31.5m E-W; 28.5m N-S) enclosed by earthen bank (int. H 0.75m; ext. H 0.8m); intervening fosse (D 0.9m); outer earthen bank (ext. H 0.8m). Inner bank noticeably higher at SE corner. Intervening fosse U-shaped and muddy. Outer bank highest on N and E sides; incorporated into field boundary system on S and W sides. Causewayed entrance (Wth 2 to 3m) to S. Interior surface grass-covered and uneven; L-shaped feature (10m NW-SE; 6m NE-SW) in SW quadrant, formed by earthen bank (H 0.3m); undulations, noted in NE quadrant, form no discernible pattern. Outside enclosure to N, in NW corner of field, are three, linear, earthen banks, parallel and separated by intervening water-filled fosses. According to Grove White (1905-25, vol. 1, 101) 'about 1890 some iron weapons were dug up in it...An old man trap was discovered here some years ago and is still to be seen.' 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