What is recorded here
On steep rocky ground about 1.25km W of the summit of Ballysitteragh mountain. A circular drystone-built structure modified for use as a sheep-pen. D: 3.7m. H: 1.25m. T: .6 to .8m. Beside this is a tiny corbelled chamber, probably a lamb hut, which still retains its roof. About 25m to S is another small corbelled hut. D: 2m. H: 1.25m. T: .8m.
The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 1361. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 5 August 2013
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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