Laghtshee

On the top of the E end of a heather-covered ridge, overlooking Glenbeigh to the E and with excellent views in all directions. A roughly circular cairn (12m N-S; 11.2m E-W; H 1m), comprised of loose stones of various sizes. It has a circular depression (diam. c. 3.2m; D c. 0.5m) outlined by rough stones, some of which are laid horizontally up to three courses high. This feature appears to be a shelter built in recent times by hillwalkers. Large slabs, which were noted along the perimeter of the cairn, appear to have slipped outwards, especially along the SW arc. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

A roughly circular cairn, likely dating to the Bronze Age, possibly serving as a funerary or ceremonial monument. Its elevated position suggests it may have had ritual or territorial significance in the landscape.