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This leacht-like structure is located just N of the chancel. It is a low, sod-covered stone platform, standing .2m high and measuring 3.8m E-W x 3.15m N-S. A tall cross-inscribed slab (KE098-039002-) stands at its SW corner, while towards its centre is a low pillar stone (KE098-039004-). The latter is a rough block of sandstone, .97m high, which measures .28m x .18m at base.
A third pillar stone (KE098-039012-) stands beside the S jamb of the doorway of the church. It is 1.05m high and measures .68m x .2m at base.
The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 974. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 18 June 2013
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