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In pasture, on NE-facing slope. Trapezoidal area (int. dims. 51m N-S; 26m E-W) defined by low earthen bank (int. H 0.5m; ext. H 1.05m) with external fosse (D 0.2m). Cattle gaps (Wth 0.6m - 1m) in bank on E, S and W sides; second gap (Wth 1.8m) in W bank to S of first. Slightly raised interior slopes gently down to NE. Site overgrown with deciduous trees, concentrated on bank and fosse. Recorded by Bowman (1934, 60) as single-ramparted fort on J. McCabe's land, with sides of 63, 65, 39, and 30 yds.
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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