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Hut site in Killeacle

Hut site

What is recorded here

According to the Kerry Field Notes (1940, 75-83), the party inspected the standing stone (KE020-020001-) and other archaeological monuments in its immediate vicinity, including the large stone fort (KE020-037----). They mention, to the W and SW of the above, numerous hut sites which did not need the protection of the stone fort. No visible trace of these survives today. See also (KE008-003----) The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 1110. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 3 August 2013

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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