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In rough peaty pasture, overlooking the valley of the Roughty River to the S and the head of Kenmare Bay to the W. A roughly circular enclosure (diam. c. 50m) is visible on aerial photographs (GSIAP, W 116, W 138), taken in 1973. This possible enclosure is not visible at ground level. Some land reclamation has taken place in this area. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KE085-009

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