Ptolemy's Geography (2nd century AD) described a point called Νοτιον (Notion, "southern promontory") which referred to Brow Head.[3] Evidence of ancient settlement on the headland includes a ringfort and possible promontory fort site in Mallavoge townland.[4]
Copper mining took place at Brow Head during the 19th century and evidence of mines and miners' houses remain.[7][8] The first copper ore was extracted here in 1852 and mining continued intermittently until c.1906.[8]
↑"Cork". Cork Examiner. 24 August 1920. In the early hours of Saturday morning the Signal Station at the Brow Head was raided by masked and armed men
↑"Irish Disorder". The Observer. 28 August 1920 – via trove.nla.gov.au. An armed force of Sinn Feiners surprised a coastguard at Brow Head, County Cork, and removed a large quantity of stores
↑Lloyd's Calendar. Lloyd's of London Press. 1924. p.64. Brow Head Signal Station destroyed by fire and bombs (Aug. 31)
