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Lisnamullaghaun/Lios na Moltachán (ringfort of the wethers; KE009-060----). This is a sub-circular univallate cahir, situated on pastureland which is gently sloping S.
The interior is at a higher level than the surrounding land and in the N sector of the interior are the remains of a souterrain (KE009-060001-). The drystone walling of the chamber is clearly visible. The tunnel would appear to extend through the N bank to the chamber and then curves SE. W of this chamber at a distance of c 2.6m is another chamber. In the W sector of the interior is a mound of stones, 3.6m N-S and 3m E- W; c 1m SW is a small depression, 1.4m N-S, 1.2m E-W and .4m deep.
The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 807. 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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