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On small platform, below rocky gorse-grown ridge, on NE slopes of Kilbarry Hill. Row of five stones, one of which is prostrate, aligned NE-SW, c. 9.5m in overall length. NE stone is tallest and 3m distant from others; it measures 1.15m L, 0.65m T and 1.3m H. Next stone is 1m L, 0.6m T and 1.15mH. Third stone, 0.7m to SW, is 0.9m L, 0.7m T and 1.15m H. Fourth stone,0.4m from last, is 0.9m L, 0.6m T and 1.15m H. Fifth stone is prostrate; it measures 2.9m by 1.2m and is 0.3m T. Overall length of erect stones is 7.9m. (O Nualláin 1988, 234, no. 28)
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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