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Cahernead/Cathair Néid (stonefort of Néid - personal name). Circular univallate cahir KE021-017---- is situated on the summit of a limestone rock and has a good view of the surrounding land. It would appear to have been a large occupational site, for encircling this cahir are many depressions, circular sites and mounds.
In the NE sector, two large stones now cover a souterrain (KE021-017001-). According to the Kerry Field Notes (6/10/1945, 635) a large souterrain was uncovered when quarrying was carried out in the area. Partly natural and partly man-made, the chamber was 6 feet high x 5 feet wide, and across the centre of the roof was a large capping stone. On examining this they found ogham writing (KE021-017002-). The whole souterrain system has been closed up for safety reasons and cannot be examined.
The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 828. 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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