Sheepfold

In rough pasture, on a SW-facing rocky slope, overlooking the valley of the Dromoghty River. The remains of a rectangular hut site (4.95m E-W; 2.55m N-S) defined by the lower courses of well-constructed, drystone wall (T 0.7m; H 0.9m). There is an entrance (Wth 0.5m) at the centre of the S wall. Rubble is scattered along the base of the walls. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011