What is recorded here

Children's burial ground in Spunkane, County Kerry, Ireland. A number of upright slabs in the N half of the interior may relate to the site's use as a ceallúnach (KE098-005001-) (local information).

A number of upright slabs in the N half of the interior may relate to the site's use as a ceallúnach (KE098-005001-) (local information). The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 618. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

A megalithic burial site, likely dating to the Early Christian period; its significance lies in its potential association with a ceallúnach, or early monastic cemetery, indicating early religious activity in the region.

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