What is recorded here
Along the NW side of the Lower Monks' Garden (KE104A001102-), just below the entrance into the SE corner of the main terrace (KE104A001105-) on Sceilg Mhichíl. This smaller terrace (L 12m NE-SW; Wth 2.25m NW-SE; H c. 2m) was fully revealed during conservation and repair work. It stands on bedrock and is revetted by a drystone wall. A platform (KE104A001020-) stands on top. (pers. comm. E. Bourke)
See attached aerial photo showing the location of this terrace, taken from Sceilg Mhichíl World Heritage Property Management Plan 2020–30
Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork.
Revised by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of revised upload: 3 March 2022
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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