
What is recorded here
On a W facing slope, overlooking Lough Currane to SW and 100m SW of Cahersavane caher (KE089-060----). Two structures located at the E end of a level area, revetted at its W and N sides with rough stone facing. (1) KE089-071----; Crudely built circular foundations of a possible hut. D: 7.7m. H: 1m. T: 1.6m. (2) KE089-071001-; An oval enclosure with collapsed walls. Three shallow stone-lined depressions, 1.2m in average diameter, form a linear arrangement within its, interior; their purpose is unclear. D: 10.4m x 6.7m. H: .6m. T: 1.2m.
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. 1169. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 31 July 2013
A local fairy fort (ringfort/rath); wider significance not recorded.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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