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In ringfort (CO087-046---), investigated 1989 by Anne-Marie Lennon in advance of partial destruction by Sandoz factory. In unexcavated area, discovered when heavy machinery displaced capstone. Entry from E side of ringfort interior, at right angles to creepway (L 4m; Wth 0.8m-0.9m; H0.8m) sloping downwards to NNE towards single oval dry-stone walled chamber (L 2m; Wth 1.5m; D from surface 1.8m). Walls corbelled inwards from H 1.2m, topped by three large capstones. Chamber contained almost complete skeleton of dog; creepway backfilled with stones (Lennon forthcoming).
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). 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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