Hut site in Doolin, County Clare

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What is recorded here

Near the seashore on a NW-facing slope in rough pasture, at the edge of an escarpment overlooking a rocky beach (Poll Cnaimhín (Robinson 1977)). This circular hut site (diam. 4.8m) is defined by a stone wall (Wth 1m; max. H 0.2m). There are several large stones in the centre. The following image has been uploaded: CL008A005002-_01.jpg View from S Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 26 April 2023

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CL008A005002

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