Clochan in Gallaras, County Kerry

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What is recorded here

A small, intact 'beehive' hut, of relatively modern construction, located beside derelict farm buildings in Gallarus village. Mortar was used in its construction. D: 2.2m. H: 2.5m. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 1277.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KE042-065001

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