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Hut site in An Blascaod Mór

Hut site

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A group of 7 hut sites, 3 of which are conjoined. Huts 1-3 (KE051-008----, KE051-008001- and KE051-008002-): Two or possibly 3 conjoined clochauns. The 2 definite structures are circular in plan and of corbelled drystone construction. A lintelled passage links the 2, and the larger N hut has an entrance at E leading to the exterior or to the 3rd hut. D: 2.92m and c. 3.45m. H: 1.44m. Hut 4 (KE051-008003-): A little to SE of the previous site is a sub-rectangular hollow enclosed along the downhill side by a low stony bank. D: 9.8 x 6m. Hut 5 (KE051-008004-): A little to E of the latter site are the remains of a circular hut foundation. D: c. 3m. Hut 6 (KE051-008005-): A little to S of the latter site is a possible hut site marked by an oval hollow enclosed along the downhill side by a low stony bank. D: 4 x 6m. Hut 7 (KE051-008006-): About 6m to NW of the previous site. A circular hut foundation, of corbelled drystone construction. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage (compiler) 'Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey.' Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne (1986), no. 1380. 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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