
What is recorded here
On the steep S slopes of Knocknadobar, overlooking the lower reaches of the Ferta river valley. A well-preserved semi-subterranean hut KE070-015---- of circular plan, modified for use as a sheepfold. The walls corbel and the original entrance may have been at SW. D: 3.85m x 3.5m. H: 1.5m. T: 1m. The foundations of a second circular corbelled hut (KE070-015001-) lie 25m to S. A large jambstone flanks the 1m wide entrance at E. D: 2.8m x 2.25m. H: .7m. T: 1.2m. A number of field walls occur in the immediate vicinity.
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. 1270. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 1 August 2013
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