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Subrectangular area (L 70m; Wth 22m) projecting SE over Siege Cove. Known locally as "The Caisleanin". Narrow neck defended by rock-cut fosse (Wth 4m; D 2m); field fence on landward side. Interior divided on long axis (N-S) by natural fault. Stone built wall (H 1m) on N cliff-edge. Two depressions and one possible hut site (CO143-085001-) noted in interior.
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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