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Souterrain in Farran (clanmaurice By.)

Souterrain
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Clahereen/Cathairín (little stone fort). Situated on a rise, univallate cahir KE015-003---- has an excellent view of the surrounding area. The site is enclosed by a well-defined earth-and-stone bank 'Cave' is marked on the 1841-42 OS map, suggesting a souterrain (KE015-003001-). When first visited, the interior displayed three large house-sites, but all had been completely ploughed out when we returned to survey. The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 824. 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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