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Mound in Knocknacaska

Mound

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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-). The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 761. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 2 August 2013
A Neolithic passage tomb; its commanding position suggests a significant ceremonial or ritual role in the landscape.

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