Hut site in Coorleagh

In rough pasture, on the S bank of the Coomeelan stream. The remains of a rectangular hut site (7m N-S; 2m E-W) defined by a grass-covered, earthen bank (Wth 0.7m; int. H 0.4m; ext. H 0.8m) which is externally faced with stone. The level interior is obscured by rushes. There is an entrance (Wth 0.6m) at E. Another hut site (KE103-046002-) lies c. 25m to the SE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011