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Hut site in Baile An Bhúlaeraigh Theas

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On NW slopes of Knockmoylebeg. A group of structures scattered over an area about 100m in maximum extent. Includes several sheep-pens and the remains of 2 huts (KE043-168---- and KE043-168001-). Hut site 1 (KE043-168----) is a circular foundation with lintelled entrance and wall-cupboard. D: 3.22m. H: 1.2m. T: .8 to 1.35m. Sheep-pen abuts W side. Hut site 2 (KE043-168001-) is irregularly-oval in plan with much evidence of later rebuilding. D: 4.38 x 3.3m. H: 1.8m. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage (compiler) 'Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey.' Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne (1986), no. 1083. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2013

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