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Hut site in Derrycarna

Hut site

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One of a cluster of six hut sites located at the source of a S flowing tributary of the Gearhameen river, on the higher SW slopes of Drishana mountain. In poorly drained, rocky terrain, an oval structure revetted with uprights. D: 8m x 4.5m. H: .65m. T: 1.2m. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 1245. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 31 July 2013

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