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Internal diameter 91m N-S, 87m E-W
This large univallate rath is situated on high ground and has a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. It consists of a large circular area enclosed by an earthen bank which is on average 6m wide at the base and rises to 3.4m externally and 1m-2.5m above the interior. Only a slight trace of an exterior fosse can be noted to the SW for 15m. The section of the fosse which survives is 5m wide and .4m below the external ground level. Two gaps appear, one to the ENE measuring c 7m in width, the other to the SW measuring c 6m in width.
The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 663. 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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