Leacht in Killogrone

Located in the SE sector of the site (KE080-046001-), this low, rectangular mound of stone is partially defined by upright slabs set on edge. It measures 5.8m NW-SE x 4.8m NE-SW and is up to .7m high on its SE side. The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 959. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 13 June 2013

Leacht in Killogrone is associated with early Christian tradition, likely marking a saint's burial or commemorative cairn. No specific saint or cure is recorded, but such leachts often held local religious or healing significance.