Leacht in Cloon West

Leacht (KE082-020002-) is located close to the enclosing element in the SE quadrant of KE079-020007-. It measures approximately 2.75m N-S x 2.3m E-W and is defined at N and W by upright slabs. The mound is composed of rough stone infill and includes much quartz. Lying on its surface are two bullauns (KE082-020003- & KE082-020008-). The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 938. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 4/1976).