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On little platform on SE-facing slope at head of valley of tributary of Foherish River. Well-preserved tomb comprising gallery (L 3.7m; Wth 1.4m at W end, 1.1m at E), aligned E-W; represented by three sidestones to N, four to S and inset backstone at E end, surrounded by closely-set outer walling. Gallery sidestones decrease in height from W to E. Gallery covered by three overlapping roofstones. No clear indications of mound. (de Valera and O Nualláin 1982, 10-11, Co. 13)
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
See linked document with details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume IV. Counties Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1982)
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