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Cist in An Gleann Mór (bar. Corca Dhuibhne, Tc Dún Chaoin)

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What is recorded here

The steep-sided valley known as An Gleann Mór extends NE from Dunquin between Croaghmarhin to N and Coumaleague Hill to S. Its upper reaches are now covered by blanket bog and provide only rough grazing for sheep. (5) Located 4.5m to E of the cairn, this feature consists of a small rectangular 'cist' defined by 5 upright slabs which incline markedly inwards; there is no trace of a cap stone and the structure is open to E. The feature measures c. 1.85m x a maximum of 1.45m internally, and the stones would range from 1.2m to .65m in height if erect. It is possible that this is some form of cist grave. (Fig. 10) The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 24. 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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