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Internal diameter 25m N-S, 24m E-W
This univallate rath is situated in a field that was called 'Parknacarriga' in 1840, but is now nameless. Immediately W of this site is a stone alignment (KE001-007----). The bank rises to a maximum of 2.4m externally and to 1.9m above the interior and the width of the bank at the base varies between 3m-6m. Slight traces of a fosse are to be noted to the S and NW. The fosse at the S sector runs for 12m, and is c1.5m wide. The fosse to the NW runs for 5m and is c2m wide. A 6m wide gap on the E bank provides access to the interior.
The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 120. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 2 August 2013
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