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Clochan in Baile Ristín

Clochan

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On E slopes of Garfinny valley. Two sheep-folds, and the foundations of 4 drystone huts, grouped closely together on a series of small grassy terraces. Hut 1 (KE043-163----): A circular corbelled foundation, poorly constructed. Lintelled entrance only high enough to admit sheep. D: 2 to 1.85m. H: .8m. T: .81 to .9m. Hut 2 (KE043-163001-): A D-shaped foundation, incorporating rock outcrop in straight SE side. D: 2.6 to 2.83. H: 1.25m. Hut 3 (KE043-163002-): Probable ruins of a hut; sheep-pen now built on site. Hut 4 (KE043-163003-): A circular corbelled foundation. D: 3.12m. H: 2m. T: 1.6m The above description is derived from J. Cuppage (compiler) 'Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey.' Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne (1986), no. 1157. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 31 May 2013

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