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A 13th century stone bridge built by placing piles of stone to serve as supports in the stream and laying large stone slabs across the piles. Uncommon in Ireland, and likely brought to the country with the Normans.
The photo was taken facing southeast.
According to the ‘Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork’ seen on the heritage data maps; the bridge is 19 metres in length and consists of 11 slabs.
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An early 15th century tower house built by the McCarthy family. It consists of 5 floors and is heavily fenestrated. The number of windows on the west face is likely due to the amount of light allowed in during sunrise. The remains of a bartizan are visible at the northeast corner of the structure, and though not visible, a second bartizan can be seen at the southwest corner. The entrance is on the north face of the structure, positioned below the northeast bartizan. Its position on a stone plateau gives it a commanding position in the landscape, as well as a clear view of its surroundings.
The photo was taken facing west.
According to the ‘Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork’ seen on the heritage data maps; the diameter of the tower is 10.7m east to west, and 9.3m north to south.
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Interior photo of the northwest corner of Carrigaphooca tower house. This photo shows the heavily fenestrated nature of the structure, as well as three primary features. Firstly, is the blunt vault roof separating the fourth and fifth floors of the tower, likely as a defensive measure in the event of a fire. Secondly are the methods by which the wooden floor would have been placed on each level. On the centre right of the photo; beam-holes are visible where large wooden beams would be slotted to allow for wooden planks to be laid parallel forming the floor. On the top left of the photo a corbel is visible, an alternate method of forming the floor. Wooden planks would be laid across the walls, resting on the corbels and the remaining planks would then be placed parallel similarly to the aforementioned method. Lastly is the segmental arch seen on the right side of the photo, on the towers north face.
Photo was taken facing northwest.
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This stone circle is situated on the South slope of a hill positioned in the Douglas river valley. The number of stones is contested. The ‘Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork’ states that there are 9 stones, though at present there seems to be more. It is likely that stones were added later, though it is possible that some of the stones were hidden under dirt or foliage. The Entrance stones are facing northeast, and the stones get shorter as they lead to the axial stone opposite the entrance stones at the southwest of the circle. A quartz stone can be seen at the centre of the circle and the overall placement of the site gives a clear and panoramic view of the distant mountains and ridges to the north.
Photo taken facing northeast.
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A holy well positioned in the parish of Glebe, which encompasses an early medieval church, a burial mound, and a hut site. It is positioned south of the church’s cemetery grounds, with the well’s front facing north. A rag tree is positioned to the west of the well, about 1.5 meters from its opening. The well is the final station in St. Gobnait’s pilgrimage which also involves the other previously mentioned monuments. It is still in frequent use, and though a historical monument, is an important part of the local people’s everyday lives.
The photo was taken facing south.
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