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Clochan in Com Dhíneol Theas

Clochan

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Clochan in Com Dhíneol Theas is a burial ground on the lower western slopes of Beennacouma, overlooking Coumeenoole strand. A semi-circular curve in the north-south field wall skirting its west side may mark the lost clochaun, while the wider ground still holds the purpose of Calluragh. People may have placed the dead where the land leans toward water, trusting the view to carry them forward.
Calluragh burial ground KE052-126---- is situated on the lower W slopes of Beennacouma, overlooking Coumeenoole strand. A semi-circular curve in the N-S field wall that skirts its W side may indicate the site of a clochaun. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 894. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 7 August 2013

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