What is recorded here
In open mountain terrain, high on the S slopes of Eagles Hill. Two structures set within an old field system.
(1) (KE098-124----) A rectangular setting of upright slabs which average .5m high, incorporating large boulders and natural outcrop at N. A tall orthostat at W, 1.7m high. D: 7.7m x 4.9m.
(2) (KE098-124001-) About 40m to N an oval structure of upright slabs and boulders. D: 5m x 3.4m.
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. 1285. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 1 August 2013
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- What survives
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Places near here
Eagles HillMountain / peak · 798 yd
Copper Mines (Disused)Mine, copper · 1359 yd
St. Crohanes HermitageHermitage · 1438 yd
Cnoc na StéigeMountain / peak · 1545 yd
Castle Cove (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.5 mi
2Cliff · 2.0 mi
White StrandBeach / strand · 2.2 mi
Reen BeachBeach / strand · 2.3 mi
An PlaoscHeadland · 2.6 mi