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On level patch of ground near top of low rounded hill. Excavated in 1961 (Fahy 1962, 59-69). Circle complete comprising thirteen stones. They are 0.65m to 1.1m L, 0.35m to 0.7m T and 0.85m to 1.5m H. Internal measurement along main axis, aligned ENE-WSW, is 9.25m. External fosse (D 0.4m; Wth c. 3.75,) surrounds circle; bank to outside (H 0.2m; Wth c. 3.5m); overall diameter c. 24m. Two pits found within circle, one of which contained fragments of cremated bone. Series of conjoined pits containing soil and broken stone found beneath bank to E, considered contemporary with it. (O Nualláin 1984, 23, no. 34; Roberts 1988, Ch. 6, no. 13)
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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