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Discovered in 1970 in gravel pit; investigated by C.J.F. MacCarthy. Later recorded by J.P. McCarthy (1977, 276-7) from C.J.F.'s notes; he describedfive subrectangular earth-cut chambers. Creepway joined chambers 1 and 2, passage sloping downwards joined chambers 2 and 3, passage between chambers 3 and 4 and creepway between chambers 4 and 5; long narrow passage entering chamber 1 at opposite end to creepway; interconnecting chambers formed U-shaped plan. Small number of animal bones found within. Souterrain destroyed following investigation. No visible surface trace.
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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