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Derryleigh (muskerry West By., Clondrohid Par.), County Cork, Ireland

The record

Townland
Derryleigh (muskerry West By., Clondrohid Par.)
County
Cork
Country
Ireland
First-edition OS map
NULL
Latest-edition OS map
Hachured (1940)
Coordinates
51.95358, -9.05898
SMR number
CO059-068----

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David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

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 pasture, on SSE-facing slope, overlooking stream with moorland and bog beyond. Circular area (26m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (H 0.6m), heavily overgrown ESE->W. Break in bank to SE (Wth 2.6m); minor gaps to WNW, NW and E. Interior planted with coniferous trees; field boundary crosses N half on E-W axis.

The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). 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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