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On limestone ridge, with extensive views in all directions. East end of ridge fortified by random-coursed limestone rubble walls (H c.1m-1.5m; T 1.3m) enclosing subrectangular area (c. 40m E-W; c. 30m N-S). Wall follows cliff edge on N, E and much of S sides; sections of wall missing at SW corner and on E side. Angular projection or spur at E end of N wall, with rectangular lintelled ope (H c. 0.5m; Wth c. 0.2m), not now accessible from interior; similar ope at E end of S wall, also blocked. Ramp (Wth 3m) leading up to site at W end of S wall may have been entrance; now grass-covered with sheer cliff-face on each side. Rectangular projection from N wall (2m N-S; 1.6m E-W), probably garderobe chute. Interior uneven with rock outcropping; no surface trace of any structures.
Medieval castle of the manor of Kilmaclenine, possession of the Bishops of Cloyne (MacCotter and Nicholls 1996, 29, 37). Deserted rural borough (14638) c. 100m to SSE; church and burial ground (14434, 14594) c. 250m to SE; fortified house (14376) c. 90m to NNE.
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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