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Small rectangular area projecting S into sea. Neck defended by three earthen banks (H 1 -2.5m) and three fosses. Outer bank (H c. 2.5m) and fosse curve inland at each end; W end curves around for considerable distance to enclose shallow depression to WNW; inner two banks and fosses finish along E edge of this depression. Entrance centrally placed and crosses all three fosses by causeway. O'Kelly (1944, 21) suggests outerbank (which is the largest) was strengthened at time of occupation of castle (CO100-01703-). Westropp (1914, 103) noted some levelling of banksand removal of stone facing from inner bank prior to his visit. Interior collapsing into sea on all sides. Some traces of castle (CO100-01703-) at inner end of entrance causeway.
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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