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A large group of drystone-built structures located in rough, rocky terrain within an old field system KE034-099----.
(1) (KE034-099001-) The southernmost feature is a very ruined circular structure. D: 6m external. H: 1.25m.
(2) (KE034-099002- & KE034-099003-) About 6m to N of the latter feature are the very poorly-preserved remains of a pair of circular conjoined huts. D: 2.5m and c. 4m. H: 1m.
(3) (KE034-099004-) About 6m to N of the latter features is a circular corbelled hut. D: 3.2m. H: 1.8m. Abutting its N side, but not communicating directly with it, is a roughly constructed sheep-shelter or -pen.
(4) (KE034-099005-) A short distance to E of (KE034-099004-) is an arc of walling representing the E section of a probably circular structure. D: 3 to 3.5m. H: .6m.
(5) (KE034-099006-) About 10m to N of (KE034-099003-) is a circular hut foundation. D: 3.5m. H: 1m. Abutting its outer face, but not communicating directly with it, are the ruined foundations of 4 small circular structures, ranging from 1.5 to 2m in diameter.
(6) (KE034-099007-) About 12m to E of (KE034-099005-) are the ruined foundations of another circular structure. D: 2m. H: .6m.
The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 1338. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 5 August 2013
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