Mound in Knocknacaska, County Kerry

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What is recorded here

KE021-101001- is situated on a rise, this site has a commanding view of the surrounding land. The enclosing bank has been completely levelled, except to the ENE through E to S where it has been completely reshaped and re-constructed of stone. Extending out of the NE corner of house-site KE021-101003- is a rectangular structure, 12.6m x 7m internally. To the E and SE off the larger rectangular house-site are two mounds of stones (KE021-101002-). Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 761.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KE021-101002

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