What is recorded here
This site is situated on the coast just above a storm beach and the burnt stones have been exposed by weathering. The burnt material measures just over 6m in width and the width of the mound N-S measures 9m. To the ENE, a short distance away, lie the two fulachta fiadh above.
The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 35. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 1 August 2013
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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