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Fulacht fia in Maughantoorig

Fulacht fia

What is recorded here

In level pasture. According to local information, a mound of burnt material was levelled some years ago. There are no visible remains of this mound. It is probably the fulacht fia measuring '20ft [6.1m] in diameter & 3 ft [0.91m] high' recorded in the 1940s in Timothy Cronin's land (Schools Manuscript, Co. Kerry). Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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