Enclosure in Baile An Chalaidh, County Kerry

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What is recorded here

A drystone-built grave of 'average size' was discovered here on the W side of a field fence about 40 years ago (local information). There are conflicting reports as to whether it contained bones or not. About a metre from the E side of the same field fence is a feature known locally as a 'liosachán'. This consists of a confused, stony area, c. 10.8m E-W x c. 13m N-S and c. 0.3 to .5m high, incorporating a single orthostat .5m high. Its classification and relationship to the grave are not known. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 195.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KE042-040001

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