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Cistvaen — Gortnahown

Cairn — unclassified
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On summit of Knockeenadara hill at W end of Kilworth Mountains. Series of contiguous massive kerb-like stones (ranging from 0.45m-1.98m L; 0.35m-1.14m H) delimit area 8.5m N-S by 9.3m E-W. Some stones missing along S side and others prostrate along W perimeter. Little cairn material survives in interior; possibly robbed. Some possible cairn material survives on exterior along N side. Site may be compared with Cuppage (9829) and Knockaunavadreen (9830) and multiple cist cairn at Moneen (11931). (Cremen 1929, 43-4) 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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