What is recorded here

Death and memory filled the circular enclosure in Na Gleannta Thuaidh until the 19th century. Three small huts stood beside the graves, perhaps giving birth, shelter or witness while the dead remained at the centre. The valley between Brandon Peak and Ballysitteragh still holds that unusual division between living and remembering.

Circular enclosure KE043-028002-, in use until the 19th century as a calluragh burial ground (KE043-028001-) (OSNB Dingle, book 2, 20), is situated on the S side of the valley that lies between the W spurs of Brandon Peak and Ballysitteragh mountain. The foundations of 3 huts can be traced within the enclosure, and the remainder of the interior is completely taken up with graves. Huts: (3) (KE043-028006-) An oval foundation located in the SE part of the enclosure. The interior measures 6m x 2.75m and the wall is 1m wide and up to .75m high. There are entrance gaps in the N and S walls and traces of an internal dividing wall. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 841. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 8 August 2013

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