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Promontory fort — coastal in Dooneen (carbery W. (w.d.) By.)

Promontory fort — coastal
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Triangular area (L 24m; Wth 28m) projecting E into Dunmanus Bay. Neck defended by partially stone-faced earthen bank (H 3.7m) and fosse (D 2.4m). Break in bank (Wth 2.4m) on S side, rough causeway across fosse at this point. Remains of low earthen bank (H 0.4m) along N edge of interior, S side overgrown to cliff edge. 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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