Enclosure in Garrane South

On the W side of the SW spur of Caunoge mountain, overlooking the upper reaches of the Ferta river valley, are the denuded remnants of this stone enclosure which contains a hut and Man-made underground passage. The site is not marked on the OS maps. Only the E side of the enclosure survives, which averages 1.1m wide and is .35m high internally. Slight traces of coursed facing survive. Though no wall survives at W, the interior has been artifically raised to compensate for the slope in the land and its roughly circular outline measures 13.3m in diameter. The foundations of a circular hut (KE080-021002-) occupy the SE quadrant of the enclosure's interior where it abuts the enclosing element. The average width of the foundations is 2.6m. An opening to a Man-made underground passage is located adjacent to the hut at N. The E side of the opening is marked by a loose band of collapsed stone walling. Access to the Man-made underground passage (KE080-002001-) is not possible, but the stone-built passage appears to run E-W. 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. 748. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013