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In rough open moorland, on lower N-facing slope of Caherbarnagh. Circular area (29m E-W; 28.5m N-S) defined by collapsed stone wall (max. H 1.3m; T 1.2m). Gap (Wth 1.4m) in wall to E. Interior slopes down to N and is roughly strewn with stones; large rock outcrop on S side. Partially collapsed circular structure (3.6m N-S; 3.2m E-W; H 1.5m: wall T 2.3m) built against W side of outcrop; low NE-SW stone wall connects structure to SW side of main enclosure. Roughly circular mound of stones (10m E-W; 8m N-S; H 1m) in centre may indicate position of second collapsed structure. According to Broker (1937, 49), 'called Cathair an tSnaith, as thread was bleached here formerly. Stone structure put here only about 1806 to hold sheep'.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). 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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