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On top of a prominent rock outcrop; named 'Tower' on Carrigaknubber Rock on 1842 OS 6-inch map; mass rock (CO072-149----) at base. Ruined square 3-storey tower (2m x 2m); rectangular window opes with hood mouldings; embattled parapet. Slim circular stairway-like projection on SE corner rises higher than tower with embattled parapet; slit windows. Access not gained. Built by Captain Cooke of Aghavrin House (CO061-085----) in c. 1840s; generally known as Admiral's Folly (Hartnett 1939, 38).
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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