Cloghauntobor, ancient site in County Kerry

What is recorded here

Map note: Cloghauntobor appears on the map as an ancient site in County Kerry, Ireland. See what else is recorded around this spot before making up the rest.

Cloghauntobor is recorded as an archaeological place in County Kerry.

From OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors) w1435181998

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Picture notes

Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
Gareth James, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Superbass, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Chris Light, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
David Dixon, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Hut site in Na Dúnta ThiarHut site · 18 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Hut site in Na Dúnta Thiar smells like wet sheep and old rain, according to Tom, which is probably accurate. It’s got two small wall niches that look like they’re waiting for secret spices. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.

Fairy fort / stone ringfort in An Coimín (tc An Mhín Aird)Fairy fort / stone ringfort · 641 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / stone ringfort in An Coimín has a long list of former names because nobody could agree on what to call it. It’s just a stone wall now, but it used to be a proper cashel with opinions. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard over the years.

Hut site in An Coimín (tc An Mhín Aird)Hut site · 642 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Hut site in An Coimín has very strong opinions on modern buildings, specifically that they’re all fake. It’s leaning against a boundary wall like it’s waiting for a bus. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.

IndicatedHut site · 709 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Hut site in An Coimín is playing hide-and-seek with me. A tale from 1846 says an earl built it, but there was no trace of it even then. Take a picture for me if you pass!

CloghaunHut site · 1121 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Cloghaun in Na Dúnta Thiar would complain to the council about the lack of proper parking for its ancient foundation stones. It’s just a circle on the mountain slope that misses having a roof. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.