What is recorded here

Na Gleannta Thuaidh holds a bivallate rath on the lower slopes of Ballysitteragh mountain, where two earthen banks and a central ditch enclose two or three forgotten hut sites. Stone collapse now buries the northeast corner, yet a flag-paved pathway still cuts through the ruin toward the main entrance. The view stretches unbroken along the Milltown river valley, suggesting these were not desperate shelters but confident homes built to watch the water and keep neighbors at a distance.

National Monument No. 10055. Bivallate rath KE043-026---- is situated on the lower SW slopes of Ballysitteragh mountain, with good clear views along the valley of the Milltown river. The subcircular interior, containing the remains of 2 or possibly 3 hut-sites, is enclosed by 2 earthen banks and an intervening fosse. The NE portion of the interior is occupied by a large spread of stone collapse, possibly the remains of 2 hut-sites. The amount of collapse in this area suggests that there may have been a 2nd hut-site (KE043-026002-) and that the huts may have been constructed on a platform similar to that at KE043-081----. A couple of stretches of low stone-facing may define the outer edge of this latter feature. A pathway between this area and the main entrance is paved with flags and partly lined on either side with stones set on edge. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 445. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 7 August 2013

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