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Cliff-edge fort in Dunkelly East

Cliff-edge fort
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On cliff edge overlooking Dunmanus Bay to N. Northern half of ringfort cut away by sea erosion. Remaining portion (22m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (max. int. H 3.5m) and external fosse (D 0.8m). Stream from S runs into sea through fosse on E side. Interior is level and collapsing along cliff edge. Possible souterrain (CO138-020002-) in NE quadrant. 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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