Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Enclosure
Paal West, County Cork, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Paal West
- County
- Cork
- Country
- Ireland
- First-edition OS map
- NULL
- Latest-edition OS map
- Indicated (1937)
- Coordinates
- 52.16285, -8.93045
- SMR number
- CO023-245----
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Shown on 4 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1790 "Composite: Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).
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The National Monuments Service's description
In tillage, atop low-lying ridge, which slopes gently down to E; stream short distance to S. Rectangular area (68m E-W; 58m N-S) enclosed by earthen bank (int. H 1.2m; ext. H 1.25m). Inner face of bank highest on W and N sides, especially along NW quadrant; bank low on S side (int. H 0.25m; ext. H 1.4m); loose stone on inner face to N and W may be remains of facing. Bank stone-faced externally in parts to S and W. Break in bank at SW corner; cattle gap at N end of E bank (Wth 4m) and at S end of W bank (Wth 3m). Interior slopes gently down to E; planted with beech and oak trees. According to local information, tradition of this fort having an underground chamber.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
Nearby in the register
- Fulacht fiaunder 1 mi
- Burial groundunder 1 mi
- Churchunder 1 mi
- Kiln - limeunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.