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Hut site in Knockroe West

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On level platform cut into SSW-facing slope of Slieve Miskish Mountains. Foundation trench (D 0.25m; Wth 0.3m) rectangular house (12m E-W; 3.8m N-S). Three upright stone slabs set in a line at E end N side; a further two slabs set at right angles form SE corner (average H 0.5m). Break in trench at centre of S side is possible entrance. Small rectangular area(3.2m N-S; 3.1m E-W), enclosed by low earthen bank, lies short distance to SW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

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