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Discovered 1970, excavated by Twohig (1971, 120-131). Four earth-cut, sub-rectangular chambers with barrel-vaulted ceilings. Average dims. L. 3.8m; Wth 1.25m; H 0.77m. Shaft at SW end chamber 1 closed at surface by slab. Charcoal and bone fragment recovered from construction pit at N end passage chamber 1 to chamber 2. Backfilled, now no visible surface trace.
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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