V4480 : Cahergall Cashel Interior

taken 8 years ago, 3 km from Cahersiveen, Co Kerry, Ireland

Cahergall Cashel Interior
Cahergall Cashel Interior
Image of the impressive cashel interior - The walls are reconstructed in parts and massive, not only in height, but in thickness too, with a stepped interior.

In the centre is a circular structure, probably a form of large beehive hut. Cahergal is from the Irish At Chathair Gheal meaning 'the bright stone fort' and on sunny days, the quartz used in its construction will add a glistening quality - perhaps where it got its name from? The massive site is thought to be earlier than nearby Leacanabuaile, perhaps being built in the early 7th century
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V4480, 16 images   (more nearby search)
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Date Taken
Sunday, 15 May, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 31 October, 2016
Geographical Context
Coastal  Lowlands  Historic sites and artefacts  Grassland  Defence, Military 
Primary Subject of Photo
Archaeology 
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! V 448 805 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:57.3544N 10:15.4685W
Camera Location
Irish: geotagged! V 448 805
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Southeast (about 135 degrees)
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Cashel Interior  Stone Fort  Cahergall  Ring of Kerry  Cashel 

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