
What is recorded here
Sub-circular univallate ringfort KE015-019---- is enclosed by an earth and stone bank and traces of an exterior fosse can be noted to the W through N to E.
In the N sector is a possible house-site (KE015-019001-) constructed of stone, measuring 6.9m N-S and 9m E-W internally. A lot of stones are visible in the interior. The surviving exterior fosse is c 2m wide and .8m below the height of the surrounding land.
The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 557. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 2 August 2013
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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