Hut site in An Coimín (tc An Mhín Aird)

Bull's Head promontory is an extensive headland which projects SW into Dingle Bay. At least 75 depressions or hollows occur in a continuous and regular series on the 3 seaward sides of the promontory, along the upper edge of the steep scarp and cliffs. The depressions are excavated back into the sloping hillside and are no more than .75m deep. They vary from c. 1 to 5m in internal diameter and contain no traces of masonry. Two (KE053-085002- & KE053-085003-) appear to have entrance gaps and enclosing banks. These latter may be ruined hut-sites, but in general the function of these features is unclear. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 271. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 4 August 2013