Latrine in Sceilg Mhichíl

Latrine described in 1996 as follows; 'The drystone foundations of this subcircular structure measuring 0.9m x 0.8m internally, are located just outside the N end of the upper terrace [KE104A001161-]. An entrance gap faces onto the terrace. A vertically disposed slab crosses the interior of the structure, forming the top of a shaft which debouches into a gully below' (O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, 286, no. 948 (16)). See attached plan of latrine located to N of small oratory (KE104A001040-), taken from Bourke, Hayden and Lynch 2011, 44. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 9 March 2022