Fulacht fia in Gortacareen

'This large fulacht fiadh is located approximately 100m to the northwest of KE068-042---- in a partially reclaimed field which is still marsh underfoot. The grass covered horseshoe-shaped mound is 1.75m high, with the total dimensions of the site being 12m north-south by 8m east-west. The trough area measures 3m north-south by 3.5m east-west, and opens onto a small swift flowing stream, 1m to the west of the site.' The above description was published in F. Coyne, 'Islands in the clouds: an upland archaeological study on Mount Brandon and the Paps, Co. Kerry.' (Kerry Co. Council in association with Aegis Archaeology, 2006). Date of upload: 15 December 2011