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Situated on a narrow terrace on N-facing slope of ridge of outcropping rock. N side of tomb incorporated in townland boundary fence. Wedge-shaped chamber (L 3.75m; Wth 1.9m at W end, 0.9m at E) is open to WSW. N and S sides decrease in height W->E, each represented by one slab; E end closed by inset backstone. Single roofstone covers E end of chamber. No indications of surrounding mound. (Roberts 1988, Ch. 2, No. 37; O Nualláin 1989, 135).
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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