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In pasture on gentle SE-facing slope. Discovered 1931, investigated by Somerville (Cork Examiner Sept. 19th. 1931). At least three earth-cut chambers with barrel-vaulted ceilings. Chamber 1: L 3.04m; Wth 1.82m. Chamber 2: L 4.88m; Wth 1.82m; H 0.82m. Chamber 3: L 2.74m; Wth 1.21m; H 0.78m. Blocked creepholes at NE and SW ends chamber 1 and at SW end chamber 2. No visible surface trace. (McCarthy 1977, 308-309).
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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