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Prominently situated near crest of low ridge. Ringfort (CO140-022001-) 30m to SW, occupies highest point of ridge. Row of three stones, two of which, aligned NE-SW, are incorporated in fence forming S side of laneway. Third stone lies on its edge in fence on opposite side of lane; it measures 4m by at least 0.45m and is 0.3m to 0.55m T, its W end was smashed to widen a field entrance. Upright stone, 4.35m to S, is 0.17m L, 0.4m T and 1.55m H. SW stone, 2.15m from the last, is 1.3m L, 0.4m T and 3.6m H. (O Nualláin 1988, no. 53)
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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