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Enclosure in Meenogahane

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Situated NW of Meenogahane pier, this enclosure has an excellent view. Though not marked on any edition of the OS maps, this site is known locally as the 'Cahireens'. In the E sector of the field is a large rectangular structure, 14.9m x 14.5m. Immediately S of this is a smaller sub-rectangular enclosure, 12.2m x 11.6m. The S to E sector of the enclosing bank has been levelled. A 6m wide opening to the SE appears to lead into a U-shaped depression, 1.6m deep. The in-curve is facing N. Abutting this on the SW exterior side is a sub-rectangular enclosure, 5.6m x 6.8m. The average height of the enclosures is .6m and all are constructed of stone. In the N sector of the field, quarrying has taken place. The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 1036. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 3 August 2013

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