Promontory fort - inland

The National Monuments Service's description

In Coole Demesne; on a high limestone bluff between Coole Lough to the E and a turlough to the W with Doo Lough beyond that. This monument may be the source of the townland name - Doonowen. There are extensive views to the E and W. The S extremity of the bluff is defined by the collapsed yet substantial remains (L 29m) of a stone wall (Wth of base including tumble 5.35m; Wth at top 1.1m; int. H 0.35m; ext. H 1.4m including tumble) composed of large blocks of rubble limestone. The wall is partially collapsed externally and more so internally where there appears to be a ledge holding the collapse in place before it falls into a deep hollow below. The hollow makes up most of the area within the wall to the S and it appears to be natural in origin. Several mature ash trees are growing within it, indicating its substantial depth. The best preserved part of the wall is at the W end (Wth 5.55m; int. H 2.3m; ext. H 0.9m) where it is may have been rebuilt. Precipice edges define the E and W sides of the bluff.

Compiled by: Olive Alcock

Date of upload: 12 July 2017