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In N quadrant early ecclesiastical enclosure (CO094-08001-). Discovered November 1981 during quarrying. Three chambers cut into gravel; considerable collapse had occurred in all chambers; Chamber 1: L 2.7m; Wth 1.2m; H 1.2m. Chamber 2: L 2.5m; Wth 1.4m; H 0.94m. Chamber 3: L 2.1m; Wth 1.9m; H 1m; (all measurements approximate). Four sandstone slabs set in S wall chamber 3. Passage to chamber 3 exposed in quarry face. (pers. comm. Dr. A. Lynch).
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). 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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