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Nineteenth century square tower (int: 4.6m N-S; 4.55m E-W; wall thickness 0.75m) on S side of Sheep's Head peninsula. Three storey, pointed ground floor door in N wall. Large central windows (ext. Wth c. 1.35m) flanked by narrow windows (Wth 0.2m) in N and W elev. Chimney flue and fireplaces in E wall. Embattled parapet walls.
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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