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In Rosscarbery (CO143-099----). Fort built 1641-52 by Captain Robert Gookin (Kerrigan 1980, 16). Depicted as square structure, with pointed bastions at each corner, on 1788 map now on display in Ross Cathedral (CO143-023008- ). Outline of N wall (56m E-W), E wall (45m N-S) and NE corner bastion (square in plan) survives as high wall (ext. H c. 4m; wall thickness 0.6m); overgrown in parts; possibly incorprating remains of original walls of fort.
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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