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In pasture, on S-facing slope; discovered in May 1989 and investigated by Jerry O'Sullivan (UCC). T-shaped, earth-cut, area (L 6.6m; Wth 8.8m) exposed by drainage cutting (Wth 3m; D 1.5m) running N-S through centre; whether this area was originally one or more chambers could not be determined. Small annexe (Wth 0.9m) at southernmost extremity out of which leads an air-vent. Creepway (Wth 0.5m) from easternmost extremity, runs ina SE direction to possible further chambers which could not be explored. Back-filled vertical shaft in westernmost extremity may have been original entrance. Floor covered with spoil; greatest height of ceilings above spoil is 1.3m. Site back-filled after inspection. Associated with possible early ecclesiastical site (CO081-038----); burial ground (CO081-003----) c. 55m to ESE.
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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