What is recorded here
On the SW slopes of Cahernageeha, in rough rocky terrain. A ruined hut foundation, oval in plan, with a few upright slabs extant. Much stone collapse at W. D: 7.7m x 4.8m. T: 1.3m. Vague traces of a rectangular foundation, 2.6m to W.
The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 1242. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 31 July 2013
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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