Carntierna is a ringfort and National Monument located in County Cork, Ireland.[1][2][3]
| Carntierna | |
|---|---|
| Native name Carn Tigernac (Irish) | |
| Carn Tigherna, Carn Tierna | |
  Location of Carntierna in Ireland | |
| Type | ringfort |
| Location | Coolcarron, Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 52°06′54″N 8°16′58″W / 52.114963°N 8.282850°W |
| Elevation | 222 m (728 ft) |
| Built | Iron Age (500 BC – AD 500) |
| Official name | Carntierna |
| Reference no. | 592 |
Location
editCarntierna is located atop Corrin Hill in the Nagle Mountains,[4] 2.4 km (1.5 mi) south of Fermoy.[5]
History and description
editCarntierna was built between 500 BC and AD 500, during Ireland's Iron Age; it is one of only three "hillforts" in north Cork. The name is Irish for "Tigernac's cairn", named after Tigernac Tetbannach, legendary King of Munster in the time of Conchobar mac Nessa.[6]
A great cairn lies atop the hill, supposedly the king's burial-place.[7]
References
edit- ^ "National Monuments in State Care: Ownership & Guardianship (County Cork)" (PDF). National Monuments Service. 4 March 2009.
- ^ "Educational Foundations". 1 January 1911 – via Google Books.
- ^ "The Scientific Proceedings of the Royal Dublin Society: Series A". The Society. 1 January 1966 – via Google Books.
- ^ Survey, Ireland Geological (1 January 1861). "Explanation to Accompany Sheets 1-". H.M. Stationery Office – via Google Books.
- ^ Sutton, Bruce (June 2010). "Archaeological Excavation Report 04E1014 - Fermoy Wood, Co. Cork" (PDF). Eachtra Journal (6). ISSN 2009-2237.
- ^ Joyce, Patrick Weston (1 January 1871). "The Origin and History of Irish Names of Places". McGlashan & Gill – via Google Books.
- ^ Joyce, Patrick Weston (1 January 1870). "Irish Local Names explained" – via Google Books.