Hut site in Keel (iveragh By.)

The rectangular hut occurs c. 100m SW of the smaller enclosure. Only its foundation courses, .65m in average width, survive. Internally it measures 6.1m NW-SE x 2.55m NE-SW. Its corners are rounded internally and there is no visible entrance. The structure may be relatively modern in date. A fulacht fiadh (KE071-051002-) is located on the bank of a small stream, c. 150m SW of the larger enclosure. The horseshoe-shaped mound has overall dimensions of 7m N-S 8.5m E-W and stands 1.4m high. At its N side, facing the stream, is a sloping, subrectangular depression, 3.4 x 1.3 x .45m deep. The mound is composed of small fire-shattered stones and blackened earth with a high charcoal content. 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. 29. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013