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In pasture, on N-facing slope S of possible ringfort (CO082-045003-). Investigated by Brash (1879, 159-60) and others in 19th century. McCarthy (1977, 196-7) described single stone-built chamber (Wth 1.1m; H 1.05m) roofed with stone lintels. From entrance, chamber extends S for 1.21m, then W for 4.88m. One lintel near entrance, being too short to span width of chamber, is supported by pillar bearing ogham inscription (CO082-045002-). 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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