What is recorded here
Coimín An Daingin holds six drystone structures along the upper Ballyheabought river valley, but only two are large enough for people. The others may have sheltered animals, tools or secrets. That much of the site exists to serve life rather than display it suggests a practical household, not a grand claim.
A settlement complex occupying an area 130m E-W x c. 40m N-S, in the upper reaches of the Ballyheabought river valley. Only 2 of the 6 structures in the complex seem large enough for human habitation, the remainder being possibly outhouses or animal shelters. Also within the complex are some disused field walls and a single completely enclosed field. The 2 huts are of drystone construction, one oval (KE043-094001-), the other circular (KE043-094----). (1) D: 3.3 to 3.75m. H: .8m. T: 1.25 to 1.6m. (2) Considerably modified. D: 4m. H: 1.2m. T: 1.5 to 1.8m.
The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 1190. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 5 August 2013
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