House

Situated in marshy land sloping in a NW direction to the River Shannon, KE001-026---- has an extensive view of the river and the coast of Clare. Immediately S lies a ring-barrow (KE001-027----). This univallate rath consists of a circular area enclosed by a well-defined bank and external fosse. Contained within the interior are the possible remains of two house sites (KE001-026001- & KE001-026002-). The NE remains measure 3m x 9m externally, while the structure immediately SW measures 5.5m x 9m externally. To the NW of the latter there is an L-shaped rise. These structures are all composed of earth and stone. The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 142. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 2 August 2013