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Facing into foot of cliff, on small level area grassland. Entire structure leans to the S. Narrow chamber (L 2m; Wth c. 0.8m) aligned NE-SW, covered by two overlapping roofstones. Entrance to NE marked by two tall portal-stones and tall door stone. Sides and back of chamber of single stones. Incorporated in low oval mound, 10m by 8m. (deValera and O Nualláin 1982, 41-2, Co. 62; Roberts 1988, Chp. 4, No. 18)
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
See linked document with details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume IV. Counties Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1982)
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