What is recorded here
Promontory fort stands on a coastal edge in County Cork, Ireland. Its exact history and features are not yet known. The sea may have taken what the land once held.
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
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White StrandBeach / strand · 1582 yd
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Cow StrandBeach / strand · 1.4 mi
Drowlaun PointHeadland · 1.5 mi
Oileán ÉinneIslet · 2.0 mi
Dún na Long CastleRuins · 2.3 mi