What is recorded here

Clochan in Cathair Boilg, County Kerry, Ireland. Macalister (1899, 212) recorded three destroyed clochauns at this location. Such small shelters may have hidden travellers from Atlantic rain or given birth to children during violent storms.

Macalister (1899, 212) recorded 'three destroyed clochauns' at this location. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 1432. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 5 August 2013

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