Souterrain

The National Monuments Service's description

In SW quadrant of ringfort (CO072-070001-). Discovered in 1865 by A. Lane-Fox (Pitt-Rivers) (Twohig 1987, 43). McCarthy (1977, 309-10) described quadrangular earth-cut chamber (L 4.5m; Wth 2.43m; H 0.6m; long axis N-S) roofed with two courses of capstones. Capstones supported by six pillars placed longitudinally in rows of three in chamber; first course of capstones laid transversely, second laid longitudinally (three of these have ogham inscriptions: (CO072-070003-, CO072-070004-, CO072-070005). Possible second chamber at N end not explored. Entrance at NW end of chamber, partially closed by slab, to earth-cut passage (L 4.57m; Wth 1.21m; H 0.54m) which slopes gently upwards to surface. Passage runs W initially, then bends to SW. Possible second chamber at N end of chamber 1 not explored. Souterrain now closed up; ogham stones in British Museum.

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