Kealduff Upper

55 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Kealduff Upper, from 162 m² to 1,899,729 m² (189.97 ha, 469.43 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 15 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Kealduff Upper in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.

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No planning application touches the townland of Kealduff Upper in the national file, which goes back to 2010.

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Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Killarney National Park, Macgillycuddy's Reeks and Caragh River Catchment SAC 000365
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Killarney National Park, Macgillycuddy's Reeks And Caragh River Catchment 000365

Recorded monuments

• KE071-006 Souterrain
  Description

  This souterrain, not marked on the OS maps, was discovered in 1975 in a derelict farmyard and was subsequently inspected by Ryan (NMI). Now inaccessible, the following description of the structure is based on Ryan's report (1976, 5-10). It consists of a short entrance passage, three chambers linked by creepways, and a narrow passage of indeterminate length. It was constructed using both tunnelling and drystone building techniques. The downward sloping entrance passage is 1.2m long and .7m wide. It is drystone-built and roofed with lintels. A lintelled opening at its SE end leads into the first chamber, 2.2m NE-SW x 1m NW-SE, set at right angles to the passage. Its NE end is earth-cut and its side-walls are drystone-built. Roofed by three large lintels, the floor of the chamber inclines steeply down towards SE, where an opening, framed by a pair of jambs and a lintel, leads into a tunnelled creepway, .65m x .5m x 1.2m long, through which access is gained to the second chamber. This, measuring 2.6m NW-SE x 1.2m NE-SW x 1.25m high, is roughly rectangular in plan and its drystone side-walls corbel towards the lintelled roof. In the NW end-wall an arch stone frames the entrance to a drystone-built creepway which leads into the inaccessible third chamber. Examination from the surface indicated that this is a roughly rectangular chamber, c. 4m x 2m. A narrow, tapering passage extends for at least 2m from the SE end of the second chamber. It is roofed by slabs for c. 1.3m of its length, beyond which it is tunnelled. 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. 888. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE071-007 Rock art
  Description

  Nineteen examples of rock art have been revealed through a combination of erosion and peat-cutting approximately 1 km NE of Coomaglaslaw Lake, on the lower E slopes of Mullaghnarakill mountain. Seventeen examples are clustered close together on either side of a track that continues from the end of a tarred road. The other two examples (KE071-054---- & KE071-055----) occur upslope, midway to Coomaglaslaw Lake. The dominant view from both locations is along the course of the Behy river, and Castlemaine Harbour can be seen at NE. Dingle Bay can be glimpsed between the mountains to N. Two examples of rock art occur in the adjoining townland of Letter West (KE071-001---- & KE071-002----), while c. 1km to SE is the Coomasaharn rock art complex. This partly exposed section of level rock outcrop measures 3.4m x 3m and is decorated at its N end. At the NW edge is a cup-and-five gapped rings with a radial groove extending well beyond the outer ring. Two cup-and-five rings, with radial lines extending from the cups to the outer rings, occur side by side to NE of this. Elsewhere there are three cup-and-four and three cup-and-three rings, some with radial grooves and one with a gapped outer ring. The remaining motifs consist of two simple cupmarks and two cup-and-rings, one with traces of a second ring. See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 63 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. 330. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. In rough pasture (138m OD), overgrown with scrub, to E of tertiary road (long-axis N-S), on a gentle E-facing slope, which is overlooking landscape of River Behy valley to NE. Not located. According to O’Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 98; Fig. 63a), ‘This partly exposed section of level rock outcrop measures 3.4m x 3m and is decorated at its N end. At the NW edge is a cup-and-five gapped rings with a radial groove extending well beyond the outer ring. Two cup-and-five rings, with radial lines extending from the cups to the outer rings, occur side by side to NE of this. Elsewhere there are three cup-and-four and three cup-and-three rings, some with radial grooves and one with a gapped outer ring. The remaining motifs consist of two simple cupmarks and two cup-and-rings, one with traces of a second ring.’ Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 July 2017

• KE071-008 Rock art
  Description

  This large section of rock outcrop, 6.6m x 2.3m and 1.1m high at its E end, has a decorated surface which slopes upwards to SE. Most of the decoration is grouped at its E and W ends. At E, three conjoined cup-and-ring motifs are linked by a short groove to a cup-and-four rings with a long radial groove extending beyond the rings. Adjacent to this is a cup-and-two rings with a radial groove and an arc of a third ring. Two cup-and-five rings occur to W of this; only half of the outer ring is preserved in one, and this bifurcates at one end and features a cupmark at one of the terminals. A simple cupmark is located beside a meandering groove near the E edge of the rock. The W end features three cup-and-two rings and an interrupted spiral. The latter motif is formed by a cupmark and radial groove enclosed within four gapped rings, each ring terminating below its beginning. A faint cupmark and traces of a groove occur further to W. Towards the centre of the decorated surface are two poorly preserved cup-marks, one with traces of an enclosing ring. See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 63 (b) 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. 331. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. In mountain heath (154m OD), on a N-facing slope; Extensive views of Behy river valley and surrounding mountains NE->E. A slightly rough and fractured sandstone boulder (dims. 2.2m N-S; 6.70m E-W; max. H 1.30m at E) having a primary W-facing aspect and a secondary N-facing aspect. The decorated surface (dims. 1.5m N-S, 6.0m E-W) is rectangular and bears weathered motifs concentrated at the E and W ends and with some in the central area. The largest concentration of motifs is at the E end where there is a cup-and-five-ring motif (overall diam. 36cm; ring Wth 1.5cm; D 3mm; cup diam. 4cm; D 5mm). A cup-and-five-ring motif (overall diam. 36cm; ring Wth 1.5cm; D 3-4mm; cup diam. 4cm; D 2mm) is 14cm to NE and is truncated by a fracture (long-axis NE-SW) to NE; the fifth ring is present W->N->ESE. A partial cup-and-three-ring motif (overall dims. 18cm x 15cm; ring Wth 1.5cm; D 4mm; cup diam. 4cm; D 5mm) is close to SE; A linear groove (L 6cm; long-axis N-S) extends to N from the cupmark and terminates at the second ring. The third ring is only visible SSW->SW->WSW. A cup-and-four-ring motif (overall diam. 25cm; ring Wth 1.5cm; D 3mm; cup diam. 3cm; D 5mm) is located in the centre of the decorative elements at the E end of the stone; A radial groove (L 42cm) extends from the cupmark at NW and narrows where it terminates. A short groove extends from the fourth ring at its NE side and is conjoined to a triple cup-and-ring motif (overall dims. 21cm NW-SE; 14cm NE-SW; ring Wth 1.5cm; D 4mm; cups diam. 5-6cm; D 5-6mm). A linear groove continues extends to NE of the conjoined triple arrangement. A very faint cup-and-ring motif (overall diam. 10cm; ring Wth 1.5cm; D 3mm; cup diam. 4cm; D 4mm) is located to NW of the triple cup-and-ring motif; A cupmark (diam. 4.5cm; D 4mm) is adjacent to WSW. A cupmark (diam. 7cm; D 6mm) and a meandering groove are situated at extreme E edge of boulder. A small number of compact elements were noted across the centre of the decorative surface and consist of a cup-and-ring motif (overall diam. 9cm; ring Wth 1.5cm; D 4mm; cup diam. 4.5cm; D 5mm). There are three possible small cupmarks (diam. 1.5-2cm; D 4mm) arranged in a line (L 15cm), further to N. A number of motifs were also noted upon the W end of the decorative surface and consist of a penannular cup-and-four-ring motif (overall diam. 27cm; ring Wth 1cm; D 3-4mm; cup diam. 4cm; D 5mm). A radial groove (L 19cm) extends from cup at N and continues beyond outer ring. There are three cup-and-two-ring motifs (overall diam. 16cm; ring Wth 1.5-2cm; D 4-5mm; cup diam. 3.5cm; D 5mm) located to SW, NE and E. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 July 2017

• KE071-028 Rock art
  Description

  A cup-and-four rings, with a long radial groove extending from the innermost ring, occurs on the upper surface of this triangular section of outcrop. Heavy overgrowth obscures the motif, which is well-preserved. The outcrop measures 2m x 1.15m, and the decorated surface slopes slightly upwards to N. 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. 332. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In rough, overgrown pasture, within a small rectangular field, c. 0.75m to S of field boundary (long axis E-W); Views of the River Behy valley are obscured by trees along boundary and within field. A smooth and fractured earthfast boulder (dims. 1.9m NW-SE; 1.3m NE-SW; H 0.45m at NE) with a very flat, low profile decorated surface (dims. 0.40m NW-SE, 0.35m NE-SW) which is subrectangular and having a SE-facing aspect. The motifs are located on the W quadrant of stone surface and consist of a penannular cup-and-four-ring motif (overall diam. 31cm; cup diam. 4cm; D 5mm; ring Wth 1cm; D 3-4mm); A linear groove (L 28cm) extends from the cup to SSW. A cupmark (diam. 4cm; D 4mm) is located 10cm to SE. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 July 2017

• KE071-029 Rock art
  Description

  This rectangular section of rock outcrop, whose decorated surface rises upwards to E, measures 2.8m x 1.2m. One weathered motif occurs at the E end and consists of a cup-and-two rings with a short curving groove extending from the outermost ring; faint traces of a third ring survive. The motifs at the W end, recently relieved of their covering of peat, are extremely well-preserved. A short groove is executed close to a cup-and-three gapped rings with a radial line. Another cup-and-three rings features two radial grooves, one extending from the outer and the other from the innermost ring; the latter ring is bisected by a transverse groove. A cup-and-radial groove motif is enclosed by three gapped, spiralling rings near the SE limits of the exposed surface. Extending from the outermost of these rings is a long curving groove that terminates in a cupmark enclosed by an oval ring. Dispersed among the motifs are irregular patches of pocking and numerous individual pockmarks. See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 64 (a) 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. 333. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. In small field of rough pasture (141m OD), on an E-facing slope, overlooking plateau of bog and Behy River valley NE->E->SE including Seefin to E and Beenreagh, Macklaun, Knocknaman, Coomreagh and Drung Hill mountains SE->NW. A slightly rough and fractured sandstone rock (dims. 1.9m N-S; 2.8m E-W; max. H 0.9m at E) with a triangular decorated surface (dims. 0.80m N-S; 2.0m E-W) which has a W-facing aspect. The motifs are very faint and weathered on E side of stone surface yet are better preserved where they are closer to ground level, on W side. A penannular cup-and-three-ring motif (overall diam. 22cm; cup dims. 4.5cm x 3cm; D 4mm; ring Wth 1cm; D 4-5mm) is at W edge of stone surface; A linear groove (L 13cm) extends from beyond the cupmark to the exterior of the rings. A curvilinear groove (L 29cm; Wth 1cm; D 3mm) extends from outer ring at E in a NE direction to a fractured area containing an oval motif. This oval element was not clearly seen due to moss cover and water within the fracture. A complete cup-and-three-ring motif (overall diam. 19cm; cup dims. 3cm; D 6mm; ring Wth 1cm; D 6mm) is adjacent to E; A linear groove (L 16cm) extends from the inner ring at SSW and beyond the outer ring where it is intersected by a short perpendicular groove. A short linear groove also extends from outer ring at SE. A pennanular cup-and-three-ring motif (overall diam. 23cm; cup dims. 3cm; D 5mm; ring Wth 1-1.5cm; D 5mm) is close to SE. A radial groove (L 11cm) depicted by O’Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 100; Fig. 64a) extending from the cup to beyond the rings at S, has been affected by freeze-thaw and now appears as a step. A separate linear groove (L 17cm; Wth 1cm; D 3mm) of pickmarks is located 3cm to E. A faint and weathered cup-and-two-ring motif (overall diam. 16cm; cup dims. 3.5cm; D 2mm; ring Wth 1cm; D 3mm) is situated at E side of decorated surface. A curvilinear groove (dims. L 10cm; Wth 1cm; D 2mm) extends from outer ring at W. A short and very weathered arc (C 10cm) of a potential third ring (Wth 2cm; D 2mm) is evident E->SE. A faint trace of a previously unrecorded cup-and-ring motif (overall diam. 13cm; cup diam. 3cm; D 2mm; ring Wth 1cm; D 2mm) is located c. 43m to E of latter cup-and-three-ring motif & 33cm to W of latter cup-and-two-ring motif. Other grass and moss covered boulders in this field may have potential for rock art. A disused dwelling house is located to W. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 July 2017

• KE071-030 Rock art
  Description

  The upper surface of this small, block-like boulder measures .8m x .75m. It is decorated with a cup-and-three rings motif from which three grooves extend. The first extends radially from the cupmark and turns abruptly beyond the outer ring to join an L-shaped groove. The second, which also joins this groove, extends from the outermost ring. The third groove, diametrically opposite the first, also extends from the outermost ring. See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 65 (a) 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. 334. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. In rough pasture (148m OD) with abundant boulders, on an E-facing slope; Good views of River Behy valley to E are otherwise obscured by field boundary N->NE. A slightly rough and fractured sandstone rock (dims. 0.75m N-S; 0.65m E-W; H 0.6m) with a rectangular decorated surface (dims. 0.50m N-S; 0.32m E-W) which has a SE-facing aspect. A cup-and-three-ring motif (overall diam. 17cm; cup diam. 3cm; D 12mm; ring Wth 1cm; D 2-3mm) is off-centre to NE of decorated surface. The cupmark is very deep, possibly as a result of natural erosion; A linear groove (dims. L 18cm; Wth 1cm; D 2-3mm) extends from outer ring at N. A second linear groove extends from outer ring (dims. L 10cm; Wth 2cm; D 3-4mm) at S and a third linear goove (dims. L 18cm; Wth 1cm; D 3mm) extends from the cupmark at SE; Both join a linear groove (L 29cm; Wth 1-1.5cm; D 3-4mm) perpendicular to S which has a short return at E end. A possible pair of conjoined cupmarks (overall dims. 5cm WSW-ENE; cup diam. 2cm; D 5mm) are adjacent to E. Trackway (long-axis NW-SE) c. 6m to W and a second trackway (long-axis ENE-WSW) is adjacent to S. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 July 2017

• KE071-031 Rock art
  Description

  Set on edge in the boundary wall of a trackway, this decorated slab measures 1.5m x .7m. A cup-and-two rings, with traces of a third, is linked by a radial groove to a cup-and-ring. Beneath this is a cup-and-three rings with a radial groove. See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 66 (b) 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. 335. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. In rough pasture (142m OD), incorporated into stonewall field boundary (long-axis NW-SE) defining NE side of trackway; Good views of River Behy valley NE->E and Beenreagh, Macklaun, Knocknaman, Coomreagh and Drung Hill mountains SE->NW. Rock art (KE071-089----) is c. 8m to NE. A smooth and unfractured upright sandstone (dims. 1.30m NE-SW; 0.50m NW-SE; max. H 0.05m) with a rectangular decorated surface (dims. 1.30m NE-SW, 0.50m NW-SE) having a SW-facing aspect. A cup-and-ring motif (overall diam. 9cm; cup diam. 1.5cm; D 3mm; ring Wth 1cm; D 2-3mm) is located upon the lower area of the stone surface. A cup-and-three-ring motif (overall diam. 12cm; cup diam. 2cm; D 3mm; ring Wth 1cm; D 3mm) having a partial outer ring on SW side is adjacent to NW. These two motifs are linked by a linear groove (dims. Wth 1cm; D 3mm). A cup-and-three-ring motif further to S, depicted by O’Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 102; Fig. 66a), was obscured by vegetation and not visible. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 July 2017

• KE071-032 Rock art
  Description

  This regular section of outcrop features a decorated upper surface, 2.55m x 2.3m, which slopes upwards to S. Its rather grainy but smooth surface carries a number of very faint motifs, including at least twenty-five simple cup-marks, two with traces of enclosing rings, three large sub-circular and ovoid frames formed by grooves with runner cupmarks, and short stretches of straight and curved grooves. See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 63 (c) 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. 336. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. In rough pasture (147m OD) with abundant boulders and rock outcrop, on an E-facing slope; Good views of River Behy valley NE->E and Beenreagh, Macklaun, Knocknaman, Coomreagh and Drung Hill mountains SE->NW. Rock art (KE071-089----) is c. 3m to N. A smooth and fractured sandstone rock (dims. dims. 2.7m N-S; 2.5m E-W; 1.2m) having a subrectangular decorated surface (dims. 1.6m N-S, 1.4m E-W) with a steep N-facing slope. There are twenty-eight cupmarks (range diam. 3-6cm; D 3-5mm) across the decorated surface, three of which have radial grooves (dims. L 2cm; L 5cm; L 13cm). An additional two, large cupmarks (diam. 13cm; D 3mm) are situated to the E and W side of the decorated surface. Two partial cup-and-ring motifs (overall diam. 14cm; cup diam. 5-6cm; D 4-6mm; ring Wth 1.5-2cm; D 3-4mm) are situated to SE of each of the large cupmarks; One of these motifs is located on edge of a natural fracture and only half of ring is present. A large oval ring (dims. 80cm N-S; 42 cm E-W; ring Wth 1-1.5cm; D 3mm) is oblong in shape and is gapped in places; A previously mentioned partial cup-and-ring motif is incorporated into the S end of this motif and a cupmark is incorporated into the ring at NW. One of the large cupmarks mentioned above and a small cupmark (diam. 4cm) are within the interior. A smaller oval ring (dims. 46cm N-S; 38cm E-W; ring Wth 1cm; D 3mm) is located at the northern edge of the decorated surface, having two cupmarks incorporated into the ring and one cupmark within the interior. A previously unrecorded linear groove (L 23cm) within the interior, extends from ring, into centre of the enclosed space. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 July 2017

• KE071-033 Rock art
  Description

  This large, irregularly shaped boulder, 3m x 2.9m x 1.1m high, is incorporated into a N–S field wall. Its upper surface slopes steeply upwards to W and bears a complex of very weathered carvings. The dominant motif is of cruciform shape and is formed of grooves, most of the outer terminals of which are enclosed by arcs within rings; similar devices are disposed within three angles of the design. N of this motif are a number of straight grooves, one of which terminates in a plain ring which is bisected internally by a groove. At the S end of the surface is a cup-and-ring motif with a radial groove, enclosed within a keyhole motif. The remainder of the decoration comprises complex grooving, with some cupmarks, but is too faint to clearly discern. See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 67 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. 337. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. In rough pasture (138m OD), on an E-facing slope, incorporated into field boundary (long-axis N-S); Good views of River Behy valley NE->E and Beenreagh, Macklaun, Knocknaman, Coomreagh and Drung Hill mountains SE->NW. A slightly rough and fractured sandstone boulder (dims. 2.85m N-S; 2m E-W; max. H 1.75m) having an irregular shaped decorated surface (dims. 1.3m N-S; 0.9m E-W) bearing a complex arrangement of very weathered motifs that appear to correspond to those depicted by O’Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 103; Fig. 67). A cruciform motif (overall dims. 45cm N-S; 40cm E-W) defined by pickmarks and comprising of seven equilateral cross shafts intersecting at a common point is off-centre to N; each shaft terminates in a variation of a cup-and-ring or partial cup-and-ring motif. A keyhole motif (overall dims. 25cm N-S; 19cm E-W; cup diam. 6cm; D 3mm; ring Wth 1cm; D 2-3mm) defined by pickmarks, is adjacent to SE; very weathered and may have been affected by freeze-thaw action. A linear groove (dims. L 40cm NW-SE; Wth 1cm; D 3-4mm) is adjacent to NE of cruciform motif. O’Sullivan & Sheehan (ibid) depict other linear and curvilinear features to S, SW, W and N of the cruciform motif, however only very faint traces survive and could not be deciphered. A grass-covered trackway (Wth 2m) is adjacent to E. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 July 2017

• KE071-034 Rock art
  Description

  This flat section of outcrop, measuring 3.1m x 1.6m, features a lightly pocked circular area at its N end and a haphazard grouping of pockmarks at SE. 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. 338. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In area of mountain heath (150m), with a concentration of rock outcrop and boulders, on a general NE-facing slope; Good views of Behy River valley NE->E. Not located. According to O’Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 101), this ‘flat section of rock outcrop, measuring 3.1m x 1.6m, features a lightly pocked circular area at its N end and a haphazard grouping of pockmarks at SE’. The SMR file states that this is ‘a very smooth though stepped portion of rock outcrop whose surface bears only one motif at its N end’ which is ‘a surface pocked flat disc 23cm x 23cm’ and ‘50cm SE are a haphazard collection of 10 pockmarks, set close together’. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 July 2017

• KE071-035 Rock art
  Description

  This section of outcrop, sloping upwards to NE, is largely buried beneath peat. The decorative motifs on the exposed section at S cover an area of 1.6m x 2m. There are two cup-and-two rings with radial grooves, and three cupmarks. One of the latter is disposed within a grooved arc, and one of the cup-and-two rings has a second groove curving from the outer ring and terminating in a cupmark. Elsewhere on the decorated surface is a long meandering groove which terminates in an oval-shaped pocked area with some further grooves and patches of pocking. 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. 339. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In well-grazed mountain heath (151m OD), with a concentration of rock outcrop and boulders, on a general NE-facing slope; Good views of River Behy valley NE->E. Not Located. According to O’Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 101), this ‘section of rock outcrop, sloping upwards to NE, is buried beneath peat.’ The SMR file states that ‘the rock art is located on the S portion of a very large section of rock outcrop. This portion slopes gently down to the S and has a relatively smooth surface.’ Possibly assigned duplicate number KE071-090----, which is c. 25m to N. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 July 2017

• KE071-036 Rock art
  Description

  The decorated surface of this smooth rectangular slab, 1.5m x .45m, slopes upwards to SSW and features a linear arrangement of four, rather weathered, cruciform motifs. The upper pair are simple and are formed of irregular grooves, while the lower pair feature grooves which terminate in cupmarks enclosed within complete or penannular rings. The lowest motif has been damaged by spalling. See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 65 (c) 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. 340. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. In mountain heath, with dense growth of furze obscuring hillside, on a general NE-facing slope; Good views of River Behy valley NE->E. Not located. According to O’Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 101), the ‘decorated surface of this smooth rectangular slab, 1.5m x 0.45m, slopes upward to SSW and features a linear arrangement of four, rather weathered, cruciform motifs.’ Dense growth of furze (H 0.30-1.45m) growth across this area inhibits grazing and obscures low profile rocks and boulders. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 July 2017

• KE071-037 Rock art
  Description

  Two pairs of lightly pocked, parallel grooves traverse this exposed section of rock. See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 63 (e) 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. 341. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. In mountain heath (150m), on a low hillock, on a general NE-facing slope; good views all around especially N->E->SE overlooking the River Behy valley. Not located. According to O’Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 101), ‘two pairs of lightly pocked, parallel grooves traverse this exposed section of rock’ (ibid, 98; Fig. 63e). Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 July 2017

• KE071-038 Rock art
  Description

  The exposed section of this outcrop, 3.4m x 1.1m, features a network of largely rectilinear areas defined by grooves. Two of these areas enclose single cupmarks, while a third features a cup-and-ring. A second cup-and-ring interrupts a meandering groove near the E end of the rock. The decorated surface slopes upwards to N. See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 63 (d) 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. 342. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. In mountain heath (155m OD), on a general NE-facing slope; Good views all around especially N->E->SE where overlooking the River Behy valley. Not located. According to O’Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 101) ‘The exposed section of this outcrop, 3.4m x 1.1m, features a network of largely rectilinear areas defined by grooves. Two of these areas enclose single cupmarks, while a third features a cup-and-ring. A second cup-and-ring interrupts a meandering groove near the E end of the rock. The decorated surface slopes upwards to N,’ (ibid, 98; Fig. 63d). Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 July 2017

• KE071-039 Rock art
  Description

  This small, flat-topped boulder, whose upper surface is badly weathered, features traces of a cup-and-two rings. See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 65 (b) 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. 343. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. In mountain heath (150m OD), on a general NE-facing slope; Good views all around especially N->E->SE where overlooking the River Behy valley. Not located. According to O’Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 101; Fig. 65b), this small, flat-topped boulder, whose upper surface is badly weathered, features traces of a cup-and-two rings. The SMR file states that this rock art is located ‘just E of the field wall and trackway’. Dense growth of furze (H 0.50-0.60m) across this area inhibits grazing and obscures low profile rocks and boulders. According to SMR file the ’boulder measures 0.6m N-S, 0.7m E-W’, which is a small stone that would be very difficult to see in this vegetation. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 July 2017

• KE071-040 Rock art
  Description

  The decorated surface of this rock measures 2.2m x 1.75m and slopes steeply upwards to SW. The carving comprises three simple cupmarks, one cup-and-radial groove, six cup-and-rings, and three meandering grooves, the longest of which occurs towards the centre of the stone. Of the cup-and-rings, two of the rings are gapped, possibly because of weathering, two feature radial grooves, and two exhibit light pocking within the spaces enclosed by the rings. See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 64 (b) 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. 344. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. In mountain heath (145m), on a general NE-facing slope; Good views all around especially N->E->SE overlooking the River Behy valley. Not located and no specific location information in SMR file. According to O’Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 101), ‘The decorated surface of this rock measures 2.2m x 1.75m and slopes steeply upwards to SW. The carving comprises three simple cupmarks, one cup-and-radial groove, six cup-and-rings, and three meandering grooves, the longest of which occurs towards the centre of the stone. Of the cup-and-rings, two of the rings are gapped, possibly because of weathering, two feature radial grooves, and two exhibit light pocking within the spaces enclosed by the rings.’ Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 July 2017

• KE071-041 Rock art
  Description

  A cup-and-two rings, two cupmarks and a short straight groove occur close together at the N end of this section of outcrop, which slopes upwards to NE. See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 66 (b) 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. 345. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. In mountain heath (149m OD), within abundant rock outcrop and a dense growth of furze and molinia, on a NE-facing slope; Good views of River Behy valley NE->E. A slightly rough and unfractured sandstone boulder (dims. 4.0m N-S; 0.8m E-W; max. H 1.4m) having a subrectangular decorated surface (dims. 0.60m N-S, 0.40m E-W) with a SW-facing aspect. This rock outcrop bears a cup-and-two-ring motif (overall dims. 27cm E-W; 25cm N-S; cupmark diam. 6cm; D 5mm; ring Wth 1.5-2cm; D 3-4mm). Cupmarks (diam. 6cm; D 4mm-6mm) are adjacent to S. A linear groove (dims. L 22cm E-W; Wth 1cm; D 3-4mm) is adjacent to W. A small stream is close to NE. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 July 2017

• KE071-042 Rock art
  Description

  This large, roughly wedge-shaped section of rock outcrop features a smooth decorated surface, 4.2m x 2m, which slopes upwards to NE. Disposed on a slight fissure is a finely executed and well-preserved cruciform motif. It is formed by grooves that terminate in cupmarks enclosed by arcs within penannular rings; similar devices occur within two of the angles of the motif. Elsewhere there are cupmarks enclosed by one to four rings, most of them featuring a long radial groove extending from the innermost ring. In one instance there is a scattering of pockmarks between the innermost and second rings. At one end of the rock a long curved groove terminates in a cupmark. See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 66 (a) 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. 346. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. In mountain heath, on an E-facing slope; Excellent views of River Behy valley N->E->SE and surrounding mountains. This rock art location is in a natural hollow that is becoming engulfed by a dense growth of furze; A small stream is c. 4m to E and another stream is c. 5m to SW. A slightly rough and fractured sandstone boulder (dims. 3.10m NE-SW; 1.70m NW-SE; max. H 0.85m at NE) having a rectangular decorated surface (dims. 2.25m NE-SW, 1.3m NW-SE) with a SW-facing aspect. The decorative elements are picked and consist of a cruciform motif (dims. 36cm NNW-SSE; 32cm ENE-WSW; ring Wth 1-1.5cm; D 4-5mm) toward the eastern end of the decorated surface. The four cross shafts each terminate in a cupmarks (diam. 2-3cm; D 5mm), two of which are enclosed by one penannular ring (overall dims. 10cm x 12cm) and two of which are enclosed by two penannular rings (overall dims. 10cm x 13cm). A similar terminus feature extends from the edge of the cruciform motif at SW and NW and consists of two penannular double ring motifs, each having a linear groove (L 7cm). A natural fracture (long-axis N-S) follows the long-axis of the cross and extends over the entire surface of the stone. A cup-and-ring motif (overall diam. 11cm; cup diam. 3cm; D 5mm; ring Wth 1.5-2cm; D 4mm) is adjacent to E and has a linear groove (L 15cm; Wth 1.5-2cm; D 3-4mm) extending from the ring, at S. A penannular cup-and-two-ring motif (overall diam. 16cm; cup diam. 4cm; D 5mm; ring Wth 1.5-2cm; D 5mm) is located 17cm to SE of the cruciform motif. A linear groove (dims. L 27cm; Wth 1.5-2cm; D 5mm) extends through the penannular ring at E. A cup-and-three ring motif (overall diam. 30cm; cup diam. 3cm; D 7mm; ring Wth 1.5cm; D 4mm) is located 82cm to SSW of cruciform motif. It consists of a complete inner ring and two penannular outer rings; A radial groove extends from the inner ring at ESE to the exterior of the motif, where it is obscured by growth. An ‘M’ scribble (dims. L 34cm; groove Wth 5mm; D 2mm) is located 5cm to NW, as per O’Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 102; Fig. 66a). A cup-and-four-ring motif (overall dims. 29cm x 24cm; cup diam. 1.5cm; D 2mm; ring Wth 1-1.5cm; D 3-4mm) having a complete inner ring and penannular outer rings, is close to W of the ‘M’ scribble. The cupmark and inner ring are difficult to decipher due to weathering. A radial groove extends from the complete inner ring at E, to the exterior of the motif, where it is obscured by growth. A cup-and-two-ring motif (overall diam. 10cm; cup diam. 2cm; D 2mm; ring Wth 1cm; D 2-3mm) is to W of ‘M’ scribble. The outer ring is present N->E->SE where it joins with a linear groove (dims. L 13cm NW-SE; Wth 1cm; D 3mm) which extends from the inner ring at SE; This motif appears distorted due to weathering/erosion. A square-plan cup-and-ring motif (overall dims. 13cm x 14cm; cup diam. 3cm; D 15mm; ring Wth 3cm; D 3mm) is c. 43cm to NW of latter, at W-side of decorated surface; The cupmark could potentially be a reused, natural hollow. A cup-and-three-ring motif (overall dims. 13cm x 11cm; cup diam. 2.5cm; D 5mm; ring Wth 1cm: D 4mm) is located 20cm to WSW of latter; A linear groove (dims. L 12cm; Wth 1.5cm; D 3mm) extends from cupmark, to W. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 July 2017

• KE071-043 Field system
  Description

  The head of the Glenbeigh horseshoe range of mountains is characterised by an extensive cover of blanket peat. Extending NE from the middle of three lakes, at the Upper reaches of the Behy river, is a network of pre-bog Walls and associated sites in an area measuring c. 1.1km x c. 750m. The exposed walls consist of up to fifty separate stretches, which vary in length from 20m to 100m; they average .9m wide and are between .6m and .9m high. Most run intermittently beneath the bog. Five rectangular fields are identifiable, in addition to a number of isolated intersections. Located near the W limits of the complex are three huts, largely overlain by peat. That at N (KE071-044----) is very ruined and measures 1.9m x 1.7m internally; its wall averages .5m thick. The second (KE071-045----) is located 270m to S and is almost completely buried. It measures 1.5m in internal diameter; a 1m wide gap at E may be an entrance. The third hut site (KE071-046----), located 370m to S, is defined by the tops of nine upright stones which form a roughly circular area, 2.1m in diameter. A radiocarbon date of 2430±110 BP for the onset of peat formation at Kealduff has been obtained by Mannion (1983, 93). 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. 54. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 9 August 2013

• KE071-044 Hut site
  Description

  For descriptive account see O'Sullivan and Sheehan (1996, 29, no. 54, '…three huts…that at N…'). 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

• KE071-045 Hut site
  Description

  For descriptive account see O'Sullivan and Sheehan (1996, 29, no. 54, '…three huts…the second…'). 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

• KE071-046 Hut site
  Description

  For descriptive account see O'Sullivan and Sheehan (1996, 29, no. 54, '…three huts…the third hut…'). 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

• KE071-054 Rock art
  Description

  This rectangular boulder is located at the side of a small stream and measures 1.25m x .5m x .35m high. Its decorated upper surface features a cup-and-two rings, a very weathered cup-and-ring, a D-shaped area of light pocking and a natural solution pit. 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. 347. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In upland heath and blanket bog, on a NE-facing slope (223m OD), c. 2m to SE of deeply incised gorge of small mountain stream (long axis NE-SW). A slightly rough and fractured, sandstone rock (dims. 1.28m N-S; 0.52m E-W; max. H 0.53m), which has a flat, sub-rectangular decorated surface (dims. 0.70m N-S; 0.40m E-W). The motifs are well-defined and consist of one cupmark (dims. 4.5m N-S; 3.5m E-W; D 3mm) located in SW area; the W-side of the cupmark appears naturaly formed and the E-side man-made, so it is possibly a natural depression reused as a cupmark. There is one cup-and-one ring motif (diam. 8.5cm) having a cupmark (diam. 4.5cm; D 15mm) and ring (Wth 8mm; D 2-3m). One cup-and-two ring motif (dims. 22cm N-S; 23cm E-W) having a cupmark (diam. 6cm; D 13mm) and ring (Wth 2-3cm; D 6-7mm); A radial groove (long-axis N-S) extends from cupmark to SE and continues as a line of pickmarks (L 11cm; Wth 1cm; D 3-4mm) which extends to SE from outer ring; Possible natural fracture (L 24cm; D 9-13mm) at a tangent to and incorporated into outer ring on N-side, appears to have been enhanced to form a step (long-axis E-W). Circular area of pickmarks (dims. 0.20m N-S; 0.18m E-W; D 3mm) to NE area and deep, natural depression at N-end of decorated surface. Rock art site (KE071-055----) is located 0.70m to E. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 3 March 2017

• KE071-055 Rock art
  Description

  Located adjacent to KE071-054---- is a flat section of outcrop, 2.2m x 1.4m, which bears a cup-and-six rings, with a radial groove extending slightly beyond the outermost ring, and a short curved groove. Pre-bog walls occur in the vicinity of this. 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. 348. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013 In upland heath and blanket bog, on a NE-facing slope (223m OD), c. 3m to SE of deeply incised gorge of small mountain stream (long axis NE-SW). A slightly rough and fractured, sandstone rock (dims. 3.75m N-S; 2.50m E-W; max. H 1.20m), which has a flat, irregular-shaped decorated surface (dims. 2.20m N-S x 1.20m E-W); Possible evidence of freeze/thaw action where small parts of stone have flaked off. This is an area of rock outcrop that is c. 1.2m above ground level on NE-side and runs under the peat on the upslope to SW. There is a thin strip of sod separating the main portion of rock from a small area to NW. The N and S areas of the decorated surface are divided by a natural fracture (long-axis E-W) and the N-half is smoother than the S-half, so possibly prepared prior to decoration. The motifs are well-defined and consist of a cup-and-six ring motif (dims. 38cm N-S x 41cm E-W) consisting of a cupmark (diam. 4.5cm; D 10mm) and ring (Wth 1.0cm; D 3mm). A linear groove (L 20cm; Wth 1.5cm; D 3mm) extends eastwards from the cupmark to the sixth ring. A second linear groove (L 24cm; Wth 1.5cm; D 3mm) extends to NE from cupmark and continues beyond concentric rings; This terminates in another cupmark (diam. 4cm, D 3mm). There is a line of pickmarks (long-axis NW-SE) extending from S-side of the same cupmark and continuing to SE, under the peat. In addition to the cupmark to NE, the cup-and-six ring motif has two other cupmarks (diam. 4-5cm; D4-5mm) adjacent to W and NW. A line of pickmarks (long-axis NW-SE; L 0.50m, D 3mm) is located 0.36m to W of the cup-and-six-ring motif. This line begins at the natural fracture that divides the rock surface and finishes to NW at another natural fracture. A fourth cupmark (diam. 4.5m; D 6mm) is outlying on the portion of rock to NW and a line of pickmarks (L 0.26m; Wth 1cm; D 3mm) is located 0.23m to SE. This portion of stone is separated from the main stone surface by a layer of sod. Rock art site (KE071-054----) is located 0.70m to W. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 3 March 2017

• KE071-056001 Hut site
  Description

  Located on the bog-covered floor of the Glenbeigh horseshoe, on a slight rise immediately above Lough Naparka. A complex of five rectangular huts and a souterrain occurs within a network of field walls, partly submerged in boggy pasture. The internal dimensions of the huts range from 3.5m x 1.7m to 5.5m x 3m, and the coursed walls average 1m in width. They survive two to three courses high. The drystone-built souterrain (KE071-056002-) consists of two passages set at right angles to one another and communicated by a double lintelled creepway. The E-W passage measures 2.7m long, .9m high and 1.1m wide, and the N-S passage is 2m long, .9m high and .8m wide. 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. 1301. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013

• KE071-056002 Souterrain
  Description

  Located on the bog-covered floor of the Glenbeigh horseshoe, on a slight rise immediately above Lough Naparka. A complex of five rectangular huts and a souterrain occurs within a network of field walls, partly submerged in boggy pasture. The drystone-built souterrain (KE071-056002-) consists of two passages set at right angles to one another and communicated by a double lintelled creepway. The E-W passage measures 2.7m long, .9m high and 1.1m wide, and the N-S passage is 2m long, .9m high and .8m wide. 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. 1301. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013

• KE071-056003 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough grazing on bog on a SW-facing slope, overlooking Lough Naparka to the SW. The remains of a field wall (T 0.5m; H 0.3m) protrude intermittently above the surface of the bog, extend downslope to the SW for c. 16m, turn gradually to the S for c. 24m and then turns to the E for c. 6m where it runs into deeper bog. The wall consists mainly of rough block-type stones. (O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, 405, no. 1301) 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

• KE071-056004 Hut site
  Description

  In rough grazing on bog on a rise overlooking Lough Naparka to the SW. The remains of a rectangular hut site (3.6m NW-SE; 1.7m NE-SW) defined by the collapsed lower courses of a stone wall (T 0.3m; H 0.3m) protruding above the surface of bog. (O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, 405, no. 1301) 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

• KE071-056006 Hut site
  Description

  In rough grazing on bog, on a rise overlooking Lough Naparka to the SW. The remains of a rectangular hut site (4.5m NW-SE; 2.4m NE-SW) defined by the remains of a stone wall (T 0.8m; H 0.3m), protrude above the surface of bog. Rubble is scattered in the interior. (O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, 405, no. 1301) 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

• KE071-056007 Hut site
  Description

  In rough grazing on bog, on a rise overlooking Lough Naparka to the SW. The remains of a rectangular hut site (4.8m N-S; 2m E-W), largely obscured by moor-grass, defined by the jumbled lower courses of a stone wall (T 1m; H 0.4m) protruding above the surface of bog. (O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, 405, no. 1301) 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

• KE071-056008 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough grazing on bog, on a rise overlooking Lough Naparka to the SW. A rectangular area (7m N-S; 3m E-W), enclosed by the roughly built lower courses of a collapsed stone wall (T 0.7m; H 0.35m), protrudes above the surface of the bog. Rubble is embedded in the bog along the perimeter. 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

• KE071-066001 Hut site
  Description

  In rough grazing, on the lower NE-facing slopes of Coomreagh Mountain. A circular corbelled hut site (1.6m E-W; 1.5m N-S) defined by a partially collapsed, well-constructed, drystone wall (T 0.9m; int. H 1.2m; ext. H 1.3m). There is a lintelled entrance (Wth 0.55m; H 0.7m) at NNW. Rubble is scattered in the interior and around the perimeter. Another hut site (KE071-066002-) lies c. 2m to the NNE. 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

• KE071-066002 Hut site
  Description

  In rough grazing on the lower NE-facing slopes of Coomreagh Mountain. The remains of a roughly circular hut site (3.4m N-S; 2.9m E-W) defined by a partially collapsed, drystone wall (T 1.1m; int. H 1.2m; ext. H 1.1m). Internally, the lower courses consist of mainly large boulder-type stones and the remaining upper courses consist of smaller stones, parts of which show signs of rebuilding. Much of the external portion of the wall has collapsed outwards and is strewn along the perimeter. At E, the damaged entrance (Wth 0.75m) is defined by a slab (L 1.1m) on its N side and it faces another hut site (KE071-066001-) c. 2m to the SSW. 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

• KE071-089 Rock art
  Description

  In rough pasture (145m OD), on an E-facing slope, c. 8m to NE of trackway (long-axis NW-SE). A very rough and fractured sandstone rock (dims. 2.50m NE-SW; 1.2m NW-SE; max. H 0.70m) having a rectangular shaped decorated surface (dims. 0.80m NE-SW; 0.60m NW-SE) bearing very weathered decorative elements primarily upon a flat upper surface, with one motif upon a S-facing aspect. The central area of the flat upper surface bears a partial cup-and-ring motif (overall dims. 20cm; ring Wth 1cm; D 2-3mm), whereby the ring is open NW->N->NE and SE->S->SW and having a cup (diam. 7cm; D 9mm) which is almost square in plan. Two cupmarks are located upon a higher, flat area of the stone surface to NW: This smaller cupmark (diam. 6cm; D 4mm) and the larger cupmark (diam. 8cm; D 7mm) are both shallow and smooth. An L-shaped groove (dims. L 15cm ENE-WSW; Wth 1-2cm; D 3mm) is adjacent to S of smaller cupmark. The S-facing aspect of this sandstone rock bears a cup-and-ring motif (overall diam. 14cm; cup diam. 6cm; D 5mm; ring Wth 1cm; D 2mm) having a very faint and barely traceable ring. Areas of moss and furze obscure rock surface to NE and along S margin. Rock art (KE071-032----) is c. 3m to S. Monument identified by A. Lambe (2014). Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 July 2017

• KE071-090 Rock art
  Description

  In mountain heath (151m OD), with a concentration of rock outcrop and boulders, on a general NE-facing slope. An expanse of rock outcrop which is sod covered on two sides, to W and N of the decorated surface and is also covered by some sod, sphagnum moss and water on its S side. A smooth and fractured expanse of sandstone (dims. 1.85m E-W; 1.5m N-S; H 0.2m) is exposed between sod covered areas and has an irregular-shaped decorated surface (dims. 1.3m E-W, 1.2m N-S) which has a gentle S-facing aspect. All of the exposed motifs are defined by pickmarks and located across the southern margin of the exposed area of this rock. A cup-and-ring motif (overall diam. 16cm; cup diam. 7cm; D 6mm; ring Wth 1cm; D 3mm) enclosed by a partial ring SW->W->NE, is located at W-end of decorated surface; two naturally formed fractures are adjacent to W. A cup-and-two-ring motif (overall dims. 26cm N-S; 23cm E-W; cup diam. 7cm; D 6mm; ring Wth 1-1.5cm; D 4mm) is located centrally upon decorated surface, 15cm to E of latter; The ring is open to E, however this may be a result of exposure to freeze-thaw action. A radial groove (dims. L 15cm; Wth 1.5-2cm) extends from cupmark to E and continues beyond the motif. A cup-and-two-ring motif (overall diam. 27cm; cup diam. 6cm; D 4mm; ring Wth 1cm; D 2-3mm), c. 28cm to SE of latter, forms E-end of decorated surface. A short portion of radial groove extends from middle ring to just beyond outer ring, at SE. This motif is enclosed by a line of pickmarks which respect the outer ring W->NW and terminate in a circular cluster of pickmarks at the N end, which may have been an intended cupmark. A number of similar characteristics to rock art (KE071-035----), c. 25m to S, may suggest that this (KE071-090----) is a duplicate site. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 July 2017

• KE071-118 Rock art
  Description

  In a well-grazed area (diam. c. 30m) of grasses enclosed by blanket bog and frequent rock outcrop. On a NE-facing slope (222m OD), overlooking Behy River valley to NE. Stone is embedded in peat on its S-side and is c. 0.28m above ground level on its N-side. A very rough and unfractured sandstone rock outcrop (dims. 0.67m N-S; 0.80m E-W; max. H 0.28m) with a trapezoidal decorated surface (dims. 0.52m N-S; 0.45m E-W) which is NE-facing. The rock art is weathered and faint and some motifs are obscured by the naturally rough stone surface. The motifs consist of a linear groove (dims. L 22cm; Wth 1-2cm; D 3-4mm) which extends (long-axis N-S) across S-area of decorated surface; A second groove (L 26cm; Wth 1-1.5cm; D 4-5mm) is perpendicular to N, together forming a T-shape. A short groove (L 5cm N-S; Wth 9mm; D 2mm) is located c. 18cm to N. It is possible that these grooves may represent the remains of a weathered cross. A cupmark (diam. 5cm; D 3mm) is 4.5cm to WNW, having a gently curving radial groove (L 8cm; Wth 1cm; D 3mm) extending from W. A small area of pickmarks (dims. 6cm N-S; 7cm E-W) is located c. 2cm to SW. Possible pre-bog field wall (long-axis E-W) located c. 45m to NE. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 27 March 2017

• KE071-119 Rock art
  Description

  In cutaway bog and blanket peat, on a WNW-facing slope (157m OD), overlooking Lough Naparka to NW, Behy River valley to N and overlooked by Kealduff Cliff to S. A very rough and fractured sandstone rock outcrop (dims. 1.00m NE-SW; 1.70m NW-SE; max. H 0.36m) with an irregular-shaped decorated surface (dims. 0.47m NE-SW; 0.15m NW-SE) which is N-facing. The rock art is very weathered and faint, confined to NW-end of stone. The motifs consist of a circular area (diam. 8cm) defined by a faint ringmark (Wth 5mm; D 3mm) in NW corner of decorated surface. A linear groove (long-axis NNE-SSW) extends (dims. L 25cm NNE-SSW; Wth 2cm; D 5mm) across surface, c. 16cm to SSW; this may be a natural fracture that has been reused as a rock art motif. Field fences close to E and W. Trackway is c. 50m to N. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 27 March 2017

• KE071-124 Rock art
  Description

  Rock art identified and described by Aoibheann Lambe as; 'this earthfast rock is inscribed with a number of motifs which include 3 conjoined cup-and ring-motifs with areas of pocking between the cup and rings.'. See attached photographs provided courtesy of Aoibheann Lambe Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Aoibheann Lambe Date of upload: 7 October 2022

• KE071-125 Rock art
  Description

  Rock art identified and described by Aoibheann Lambe as; 'in cutaway bog, partly overlain with peat, there is still peat in some of the cups. The upper surface is inscribed with cup-and-rings, cupmarks, mini-cupmarks, grooves and a keyhole motif'. See attached photographs provided courtesy of Aoibheann Lambe Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Aoibheann Lambe Date of upload: 7 October 2022

• KE071-127 Rock art
  Description

  Rock art identified and described by Aoibheann Lambe as an; 'earthfast boulder with large level surface, a cup-and-two rings and a cupmark are inscribed on its sloping north-east facing side'. See attached photographs provided courtesy of Aoibheann Lambe Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Aoibheann Lambe Date of upload: 7 October 2022

• KE071-128 Rock art
  Description

  Rock art identified and described by Aoibheann Lambe as follows; 'In cutaway bog, an earthfast rock whose exposed surface measures approx 2m NW/SE, 1.2m NE/SW, inscribed on its SW facing side with rock art which includes a cup-and-3 ring motif (cup Diam: 4cm, outer ring Diam: 20cm) from whose central cupmark one radial groove extends (c. 0.2m) towards SE and another (c. 10cm) towards NE where it joins a natural crack'. See attached photographs provided courtesy of Aoibheann Lambe Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Aoibheann Lambe Date of upload: 7 October 2022

• KE071-129 Rock art
  Description

  Rock art identified and described by Aoibheann Lambe as an; 'earthfast rock, its level surface flush with ground level, inscribed with two cupmarks and some pecking'. See attached photographs provided courtesy of Aoibheann Lambe Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Aoibheann Lambe Date of upload: 7 October 2022

• KE071-130 Rock art
  Description

  Rock art identified and described by Aoibheann Lambe as; 'Low lying rock in peat with a cup-and-two rings and a cupmark on its level surface and a cupmark on the upper part of its north-west facing side'. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Aoibheann Lambe Date of upload: 7 October 2022

• KE071-134 Rock art
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• KE071-135 Rock art
  Description

  Rock art identified and described by Aoibheann Lambe as; 'S of a stream, NE of the rock art (ITM 462164, 586529) a sheep path runs between 2 inscribed panels which are 1.6m apart. The panel to east, flush with ground level in wet boggy terrain, partly overlain with vegetation to N and E and waterlogged to S, measures 1.2m NS at its west end and 2.2m EW. The inscriptions, while weathered, are distinct with individual pockmarks identifiable and include an irregularly shaped cup-and-ring (D: cupmark 3cm, ring 12cm) at the far west of the panel. The panel has dispersed areas of pocking made with a fine point including 3 solidly pocked rectangles (c. 4cm x 2.5cm) one above and another two below the cup-and-ring as well as a cupmark on a slightly lower level to east. Midway along the upper part of the panel, an irregularly shaped cup-and-two rings (D: ring 34cm) with, on a part of the surface that is fractured, the outer ring possibly conjoined with a roughly square shaped ring. The inner ring encloses 1 clearly defined cupmark and 3 more heavily weathered (possible) cupmarks (D: 4cm). To E, a low-lying rock (possibly part of a rock outcrop) measuring c. 1m x 0.8m in plan, its near-level upper surface, c. 0.6m x 0.6m, is inscribed with a finely pocked sub-rectangular ring measuring 16cm NS x 18cm EW. The E part of the ring encloses a cupmark with radial line between 2 grooves, the groove at E and the radial line curving in parallel with the side of the ring at E. The radial line meets the ring at S while the grooves meet the ring at N. Above the ring to E, on a part of the rock’s surface where lichen obscures the faint motifs, are 2 sub-circular partial rings and grooves'. See attached photographs courtesy of Aoibheann Lambe Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Aoibheann Lambe Date of upload: 7 October 2022

• KE071-136 Rock art
  Description

  Rock art identified and described by Aoibheann Lambe as; 'Low-lying sandstone outcropping measuring c. 4m NS x 2m EW, narrowing at NE, generally lightly lichen encrusted, its irregular E facing surface is inscribed with a cupmark and two cup-and-rings. A cup-and-ring (D: cupmark 4cm, ring 10cm) occurring midway along the length of the outcrop and 65cm in from the W side, has a cupmark (D: 4cm) c. 20cm to SW and the other cup-and-ring (D: cupmark 3cm, ring 7cm) is 45cm to NE'. Duplicate site with KE071-179---- See attached photographs courtesy of Aoibheann Lambe Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Aoibheann Lambe Date of upload: 7 October 2022

• KE071-137 Rock art
  Description

  Rock art identified and described by Aoibheann Lambe as; 'In a stream, by its north bank, a roughly triangular shaped boulder with an upper surface tapering to SW measuring c. 2m along its long axis NE/SW and 1m wide, on which is inscribed 8 isolated cupmarks (D 4cm), a cup-and-ring composition whereby 3 clearly defined cupmarks (D c. 4cm) are enclosed by a sub-oval ring (c. 30cm wide NW/SE x 18cm long). A further single cupmark (D 4cm) and 2 faint cupmarks are on the ring at SW. The groove forming the SW side of the ring continues past the ring diagonally to E to the edge of the boulder. Running parallel to this groove, 5 cm below at SW, is another groove with 2 further cupmarks (D 4cm)'. See attached photographs courtesy of Aoibheann Lambe Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Aoibheann Lambe Date of upload: 7 October 2022

• KE071-145 Rock art
  Description

  In mountain heath (150m OD), on a NE-facing slope. Excellent view of Behy River valley to NE and overlooked by horseshoe of mountains enclosing SE->SW->N. A smooth and fractured sandstone (dims. 3.00m N-S; 1.50m E-W; max. H 0.15m) which is rectangular in plan. The decorated surface (dims. 2.50m N-S; 1.10m E-W) is has a gentle N-facing tilt and protrudes just above existing ground level. The decorative elements are very weathered and faint consisting of six features. The motifs include a linear arrangement (long-axis N-S) of pickmarks (L 64cm; Wth 1cm; D 3-4mm) at NE side of decorated surface. The pickmarks peter out at S end where there are nine to ten small, single pockmarks. A depressed (D 5mm) cup-and-two-ring motif (overall diam. 13cm; ring Wth 1-1.5cm; D 2mm; cup diam. 1.5cm; D 2mm) is adjacent to W. A short line of pickmarks (L 13cm; Wth 1.5cm; D 4mm), which curves slightly, extends across a prominent step (H 5cm) at S to a short step (H 1cm) at N. An intermittent linear formation of pickmarks (L 1.0m) (average Wth 5mm; D 2-3mm) is on W side. A square depression (dims. 6.5cm x 6.5cm) is located at S end. A cupmark (diam. 6cm; D 4mm) is located at S end of decorated surface and a natural hollow is adjacent to WNW. Rock art (KE071-090----) is c. 14m to NE. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 18 July 2017

• KE071-146 Rock art
  Description

  In mountain heath (156m OD), on the NE-side of a small hillock, on a NE-facing slope. Excellent view of Behy River valley to NE and overlooked by horseshoe of mountains enclosing SE->SW->N. A smooth and fractured sandstone boulder (dims. 1.95m NE-SW; 1.10m NW-SE; max. H 0.55m at NW) which is subrectangular in plan. The decorated surface (dims. 1.80m NE-SW; 0.90m NW-SE) is SE-facing and bears six decorative elements which are weathered, yet traceable. A linear arrangement (long-axis NW-SE) of pickmarks (L 60cm; Wth 4cm; pickmark diam. 4-5mm; D 2mm), on upper area of stone at NW. A deep natural deep fracture (long-axis N-S; L 60cm; Wth 10cm; D 6cm) disappears under sod at S; A gently curving line of pickmarks (L 76cm; Wth 2cm; D 2-3mm) continues from N end of this fracture and meanders slightly. A linear groove (L 40cm; Wth 1.5cm; D 3-10mm) extends from natural fracture and is parallel to the line of pickmarks for a short distance; These lines are c. 6-7cm apart. A small cluster of random pickmarks (dims. 16cm x 6cm) at S end of stone and two small clusters at N area. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 18 July 2017

• KE071-147 Rock art
  Description

  In mountain heath (151m OD), in area of rock outcrop and boulders, on a NE-facing slope. Excellent view of Behy River valley to NE and overlooked by horseshoe of mountains enclosing SE->SW->N. A smooth and fractured sandstone rock outcrop (dims. 1.60m E-W; 1.20m N-S; max. H 0.55m) which is subrectangular in plan. The decorated surface (dims. 0.10m E-W; 0.10m N-S) has a gentle S-facing aspect and bears a well-defined cupmark (diam. 6cm; D 6mm) located upon E side of this rock outcrop; A natural hollow is adjacent to W. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 18 July 2017

• KE071-148 Rock art
  Description

  In mountain heath (142m OD), in an area of rock outcrop and boulders, on a NE-facing slope. Excellent view of Behy River valley to NE and overlooked by horseshoe of mountains enclosing SE->SW->N. A slightly rough and fractured earthfast boulder (dims. 2.80m N-S; 1.50m E-W; max. H 1.25m) which is subrectangular in plan. The decorated surface (dims. 1.00m N-S; 1.00m E-W) has a gentle SW-facing aspect and has natural striations (long-axis NE-SW) which are weathered leaving a residual rippled effect. The decorative elements are very weathered and consist of six motifs. A short line (long-axis NE-SW) of pickmarks (L 18cm; Wth 1.5cm; D 4mm) extends from a natural fracture (long-axis NNW-SSE) at its NE end and continues under a dense clump of furze at its SW end; A depressed, oval cluster of pickmarks (dims. 8cm NNW-SSE; 4cm ENE-WSW; D 5mm) is located c. 10cm to E. Three pickmarks are located c. 24cm to E. An intermittent line of pickmarks (L 38cm) is located on W margin of stone. A trackway is located c. 8m to E, as depicted upon current edition OS six inch map. A stream is located c. 2m to N. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 18 July 2017

• KE071-158 Rock art
  Description

  In clear area of otherwise rocky mountain heath (205m OD), on a NE-facing slope. Excellent views of Behy river valley to NE with Seefin and Droum Mountains in background; Stream is c. 9m to NW. A slightly rough and very fractured sandstone boulder (1.55m NW-SE; 1.1m NE-SW; H 0.35m at N) which is roughly triangular in plan. It has a roughly circular decorated surface which has a S-facing aspect and bears a cup-and-two-ring motif (total diam. 16cm) having a central cupmark (diam. 5cm; D 8mm) and two rings (Wth 1cm; D 2-3mm). Motif is at base of stone and is eroded across S arc, possibly due to proximity with present ground level. It is possible that additional motifs are obscured under the sod to E and S. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 24 January 2018

• KE071-159 Rock art
  Description

  In rocky mountain heath (198m OD), on a NE-facing slope, located within a settlement of hut sites, enclosures and field walls. Excellent views of Behy river valley to NE with Seefin and Droum Mountains in background. A smooth and fractured sandstone boulder (dims. 1.6m NW-SE; 1.23m NE-SW; H 0.38m at NW) which is sub-oval in plan. It has a roughly oval decorated surface (dims. 1.3m NW-SE; 0.95m NE-SW) with a very gentle NE-facing aspect bearing a number of motifs. The decorative elements consist of ten cupmarks ranging in size from small (diam. 3cm; D 6mm) to large (diam. 5.5cm; D 9mm) across the western half of the boulder. A conjoined pair of picked rings form a figure-of-eight motif (total dims. 18cm NW-SE; 10cm NE-SW; ring Wth 8mm; D 2-3mm) toward the centre of the decorated surface. A large concentration of pickmarks (dims. 18cm N-S; 20cm E-W) arranged around a single cupmark (diam. 2.5cm; D 4mm) are off-centre to S. Other random areas of picking are in vicinity of the motifs. Approximately sixteen pockmarks (average diam. 1cm; D 2-4mm) across ESE area of surface, may also be rock art. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 24 January 2018

• KE071-160 Rock art
  Description

  In rocky mountain heath (197m OD), on a NE-facing slope, located within a settlement of hut sites, enclosures and field walls. Excellent views of Behy river valley to NE with Seefin and Droum Mountains in background. A slightly rough and fractured sandstone boulder (dims. 1.65m ESE-WNW; 1.3m NNE-SSW; H 0.52m at NE) which is subrectangular in plan. It has a roughly oval decorated surface (dims. c. 1.3m ESE-WNW; c. 1.05m NNE-SSW) with an ESE-facing aspect bearing a number of large and well-defined motifs. The condition of the motifs is excellent probably due to being de-turfed in relatively recent years, as evident by obvious tidemark across short axis of stone’s surface. The decorative elements consist of four large cup-and-one-ring motifs (largest: diam. 17cm; cupmark 10.5cm; D 6mm; ring Wth 1.5-2cm; D 3-4mm) concentrated aceoss western area of stone with one off-centre to SE. A partial cup-and-one-ring motif in corner of stone at ENE has been eroded across N-half and is flanked by natural solution marks. A small cup-and-one-ring motif (total diam. 10cm) having a central cupmark (diam. 4.5cm; D 6mm) and ring (Wth 1.5cm; D 3mm) which appears penannular, whereby the E arc is formed by a natural fracture upon the stone’s surface is adjacent to E of the largest cup-and-one-ring motif; A long radial groove (Wth 2cm; D 3-4mm) extends across the stone from this cupmark at NE to a solution mark on W-side of partial cup-and-one-ring motif. A pair of parallel linear grooves (each L 13cm; Wth 1cm; D 3mm) extend from a cup-and-one ring motif at SW margin. Other linear and angular grooves, small pick and pockmarks are evident across stone surface. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 24 January 2018

• KE071-161 Rock art
  Description

  In rocky mountain heath (196m OD), on a NE-facing slope, located within a settlement of hut sites, enclosures and field walls. Excellent views of Behy river valley to NE with Seefin and Droum Mountains in background. A smooth and fractured earthfast boulder (dims. 0.8m NW-SE; 0.75m NE-SW; H 0.3m at NW) which is irregular in plan. It has a subrectangular decorated surface (dims. 0.4m NW-SE; 0.37m NE-SW) with an SW-facing aspect. The motifs consist of a large, depressed egg-shaped motif (dims. 14cm NNE-SSW; 13cm ESE-WNW; D 3mm). Two parallel grooves (max. L 5cm; Wth 1cm; D 2-3mm) (long-axis NE-SW), located 2cm apart, are adjacent to SSE. A small, oval ringmark (total dims. 7cm ENE-WSW; 5cm NNW-SSE) defined by a ring (Wth 1cm; D 2-3mm) is toward the NE area of the decorated surface; A curvilinear groove (C 11cm; D 2-3mm) is adjacent to SW. A large area affected by freeze-thaw is situated in the centre of the decorated surface; A rusty orange-brown, square feature (dims. 5 x 6mm; D 2mm) is located adjacent to E. A number of man-made pickmarks and natural pockmarks are evident upon the decorated surface. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 24 January 2018

• KE071-162 Rock art
  Description

  In rocky mountain heath (197m OD), on a NE-facing slope, c. 23m to SSE of rock art site (KE071-NEW76). Excellent views of Behy river valley to NE with Seefin and Droum Mountains in background. A very smooth and fractured boulder (dims. 1.25m NE-SW; 0.82m NW-SE; H 0.5m at SW) which is subrectangular in plan. It has a subrectangular decorated surface (dims. 1.1m NE-SW; 0.8m NW-SE) with a N-facing aspect. The motifs consist of two picked cupmarks (diam. 4cm; D 2mm) of similar size and form: one in the centre and one in SE area of decorated surface. A cluster (overall dims. 4cm x 4cm) of pickmarks (range diam. 4-5mm; D 2mm) are located at E edge of decorated surface. A random scatter of pockmarks (range diam. 1-1.5cm; D 3-4mm) and pickmarks (diam. 5cm; D 2mm) across stone surface do not appear to have any discernible pattern. Hut sites abutting drystone field wall (long-axis NE-SW) are c. 8m to SW. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 24 January 2018

• KE071-163 Rock art
  Description

  In rocky mountain heath (192m OD), amongst a rock scatter, on a NE-facing slope, c. 23m to NNW of rock art site (KE071-162----). Excellent views of Behy river valley to NE with Seefin and Droum Mountains in background. A smooth and fractured sandstone boulder (dims. 1.25m NE-SW; 0.82m NW-SE; H 0.5m at SW) which is subrectangular in plan. It has a subrectangular decorated surface (dims. 1.1m NE-SW; 0.8m NW-SE) with an ESE-facing aspect. The motifs consist of an arrangement of linear intersecting grooves. The largest groove (L 47cm; Wth 1.5cm; D 2-3mm) is orientated (long-axis ESE-WNW) across S side of decorated surface. A shorter groove (L 19cm) of similar dimensions extends (long-axis c. NNE-SSW) in a gently meandering fashion to S, from the longer groove. A shorter groove (L 3cm) extends (long-axis NNE-SSW) to NNE, from the longer groove. A curvilinear arrangement of pickmarks (L 11cm; long-axis NW-SE) is located at NW edge of decorated surface. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 24 January 2018

• KE071-164 Rock art
  Description

  In mountain heath (183m OD), on a NE-facing slope, sandwiched between two pieces of residual bog to NW and SE. Excellent views of Behy river valley to NE with Seefin and Droum Mountains in background. A slightly rough and fractured earthfast sandstone rock (dims. 2.4m NE-SW; 1.2m NW-SE; H 0.8m at E) which is subrectangular in plan. It has an irregular decorated surface (dims. 0.3m N-S; 0.45m E-W) with a steep E-facing aspect which bears one large decorative element. An unusual hexagonal motif (total dims. 26cm N-S; 24cm E-W) defined by a groove (Wth 2cm; D 2-4mm) is best defined NW->E->S and encloses a central cupmark (diam. 3cm; D 3mm). Three radial grooves (L c. 20-23cm; Wth 1.5-2cm; D 3-4mm) extend (long-axis E-W) from lower side of hexagonal motif to ground level. Very similar to heptagonal motif upon rock art site (KE071-165----) and not considered to be typical rock art. A field wall is c. 3.25m to WSW and a hut site is c. 15m to NNW. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 24 January 2018

• KE071-165 Rock art
  Description

  In mountain heath and blanket bog (179m OD), at SE edge of rock scatter, in a slight localised depression of an otherwise NE-facing slope. Excellent views of Behy river valley to NE with Seefin and Droum Mountains in background. An unfractured boulder (dims. 2.2m N-S; 4.65m E-W; H 0.8m at NNE) bearing two decorated surfaces: A smooth E-facing aspect and a slightly rough W-facing aspect, which are both subrectangular in plan. The W-facing aspect has a roughly oval-shaped decorated surface (dims. 1.45m N-S; 0.9m E-W) bearing a number of faint decorative elements. The motifs consist of eight cupmarks (diam. 4cm; D 4mm), of similar size and form: three of which are near the N edge, four of which are in the centre and one isolated example near the S edge. Substantial oval ring (total dims. 0.81m E-W; 0.9m N-S) defined by a groove (Wth 1cm; D 2-3mm) NE->S->NW; open to N, where it is defined by natural fractures; encloses four of the eight cupmarks. The decorated surface (dims. 0.55m N-S; 0.8m E-W) upon the E-facing aspect bears a large heptagonal motif (total dims. 48cm N-S; 36cm E-W) enclosing a smaller hexagonal element (total dims. 20cm N-S; 17cm E-W) which has a central cupmark (diam. 2.5cm; D 2mm). An isolated cupmark (diam. 3cm; D 2mm) is adjacent to NE. Motifs upon this aspect are clearer and better defined and similar to hexagonal motif upon rock art site (KE071-164----); not considered to be typical rock art. Very poorly drained surface around base of this rock art site, which is covered by sphagnum moss. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 25 January 2018

• KE071-174 Rock art
  Description

  In mountain heath, amongst rock scatter, on a gentle NE-facing slope; Field fence is c. 19m to SSE. Good views of Behy river valley to NE with Seefin and Droum Mountains in background. A smooth and unfractured, sandstone boulder (dims. 1.4m N-S; 0.96m E-W; H 0.6m at E) which is roughly trapezoidal in plan. It has a subrectangular-shaped decorated surface (dims. 0.45m N-S; 0.45m E-W) with motifs upon the NE-facing aspect. The motifs are in good condition and clearly visible in the right light. The decorative elements consist of three cup-and-two-ring motifs, roughly similar in size and form and arranged in a trefoil shape. The lower cup-and-two-ring motif (diam. 18cm) at E has a cupmark (diam. 5cm; D 4mm) and rings (Wth 2.5cm; D 2-3mm). The second cup-and-two-ring motif (diam. 18cm) at W is slightly smaller than the other two motifs. The third cup-and-two-ring motif (diam. 18cm) at S has a radial groove (Wth 1-2cm; D 3mm) extending from E, which curves around the exterior of this motif and appears to continue, where it also encloses the S and W motifs. A single cupmark (diam. 5cm; D 5mm) is c. 5cm to S of the trefoil formation. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 26 January 2018

• KE071-175 Rock art
  Description

  In mountain heath (173m OD), amongst rock scatter, on a gentle NE-facing slope; Field fence is c. 19m to SSE. Good views of Behy river valley to NE with Seefin and Droum Mountains in background. A slightly rough and fractured, substantial sandstone boulder (dims. 4.6mm NE-SW; 4m NW-SE; H 0.75m at NW) which is subrectangular in plan. It has an irregular-shaped, table-topped decorated surface (dims. 1.2m NE-SW; 0.70m NW-SE) with motifs primarily upon the SW-facing aspect and one curvilinear groove upon the SE-facing aspect. The motifs are in reasonably good condition, although the surface is bleached, having been stripped of sod (D 0.4m) in relatively recent times. The decorative elements upon the SW-facing aspect consist of a very weathered cup-and-two-ring motif (total diam. 16cm) having a cupmark (dims. 4.5cm x 6cm; D 6mm) and ring (Wth 2cm; D 3-4mm) upon E side of decorated surface. A cup-and-ring (total diam. 8cm) having a cupmark (diam. 4.5cm; D 4mm) and ring (Wth 2cm; D 2-3mm) is adjacent to S. A linear picked line (dims. L 50cm; Wth 2.5cm; D 2-3mm) joins this cup-and-ring to the cup-and-three ring motif (total diam. 23cm) having a very deeply eroded cupmark (D 2cm). A picked linear motif extends from cup-and-three-ring motif at W. It forks to join a very faint cup-and-ring motif to NW; A cupmark (diam. 5cm; D 2-3mm) with very faint traces of a picked ring is adjacent to NE of latter. The main line of the picked linear motif continues in a curvilinear fashion along the western edge of the boulder, where it peters out. A picked curvilinear groove (Wth 2.5cm; D 4mm) is evident upon the SE-facing aspect. Rock art (KE071-174----) is c. 0.73m to SW. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 26 January 2018

• KE071-176 Rock art
  Description

  In mountain heath (178m OD), amongst rock scatter, on a gentle NE-facing slope. Good views of Behy river valley to NE with Seefin and Droum Mountains in background. A smooth and fractured sandstone boulder (dims. 1m N-S; 0.65m E-W; H 0.25m at W) which is subrectangular in plan. It has an irregular-shaped decorated surface (dims. 0.6m N-S; 0.45m E-W) with a S-facing aspect. The motifs consist of four cupmarks which are in reasonably good condition and easily recognisable despite numerous natural solution and pockmarks upon surface. Two of the cupmarks (max. dims. 7 x 8cm; D 6mm) are large and the remaining two cupmarks (diam. 4cm; D 8mm) are slightly smaller. Rock art (KE071-175----) is c. 20m to SE. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 26 January 2018

• KE071-177 Rock art
  Description

  In mountain heath (170m OD), amongst rock scatter, on a gentle NE-facing slope. Good views of Behy river valley to NE with Seefin and Droum Mountains in background. A smooth and fractured sandstone boulder (dims. 1.35m N-S; 1.05m E-W; H 0.15m at W) which is irregular in plan. It has an irregular-shaped decorated surface (dims. 0.75m N-S; 0.5m E-W) which is generally flat. The motifs consist of two similar sized, very faint cup-and-one-ring motifs (dims. 18cm) having a cupmark (diam. 6cm; D 3mm) and ring (Wth 1-1.5cm; D 1-2mm), located within the centre of the decorated surface. A large cup-and-two-ring motif (total dims. 24cm N-S; 33cm E-W) is adjacent to SE, having two sub-circular, almost squared rings. Two cupmarks (average diam. 3.5cm; D 4mm) are located to N and S margins of the decorated surface. A third, tiny cupmark (diam. 1.5cm; D 2-3mm) is located upon a lower step of the decorated surface, to E. There are possible traces of linear grooves across centre of stone. Rock art (KE071-176----) is c. 50m to SW. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 26 January 2018

• KE071-178 Rock art
  Description

  In mountain heath (168m), on a NE-facing slope, on S side of stream. Good views overlooking Behy River valley to NE. A smooth and fractured sandstone (dims. 3.10m N-S; 3.10m E-W; max. H 0.40m at W) which is irregular in plan. It has a linear decorated surface (dims. 0.25m N-S; 0.60m E-W) which is generally flat and bears very faint motifs which are obscured by black mosses. A linear arrangement of three decorative elements (long-axis E-W) consisting of a cup-and-three-ring motif (overall diam. 20cm; cup dims. 2cm x 3cm; D 3mm; ring Wth 1-1.5cm; D 1-2mm) located in the centre; A cup-and-two-ring motif (overall diam. 12cm; cup diam. 2cm; D 2mm; ring Wth 1cm; D 1-2mm) is adjacent to W and a cupmark (diam. 5cm; D 4mm) is adjacent to E. Rock art (KE071-NEW90) is c. 2.9m to SW and rock art (KE071-179----) is c. 4m to SSE. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 26 January 2018

• KE071-179 Rock art
  Description

  In mountain heath (170m), on a NE-facing slope, on S side of stream. Good views overlooking Behy River valley to NE. A slightly rough and fractured grainy sandstone (dims. 3.40m N-S; 1.80m E-W; max. H 0.70m at N) which is sub-oval in plan. It has a triangular decorated surface (dims. 0.35m N-S; 0.65m E-W) which has a SSE-facing aspect. It bears very faint and weathered motifs consisting of a cup-and-three-ring motif (overall dims. 18cm N-S; 22cm E-W; cup diam. 3.5cm; D 4mm; ring Wth 1.5-2cm; D 2-4mm). A cup-and-ring motif (overall diam. 11cm; cup dims. 4cm x 4.5cm; D 5mm; ring Wth 1-1.5cm; D 2mm) is adjacent to WNW and a second, slightly smaller cup-and-ring motif (overall diam. 9cm) is adjacent to NE. Rock art (KE071-178----) is c. 4m to NNW. Duplicate site with KE071-136---- Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 26 January 2018

• KE071-200 Rock art
  Description

  Partly overlain by wet boggy ground, a rock with prominent quartz veins whose upper portion is slightly tent-shaped (long axis c.1m NE/SW, H c.0.4m) bears a cupmark (diam. 5cm) with faint traces of what may be an enclosing ring upon its uppermost surface. This rock is inter-visible with the rock art panel (KE071-201----), c.20m to SE. Compiled by: Aoibheann Lambe Date of upload/revision: 14 March 2022

• KE071-201 Rock art
  Description

  A prominently visible boulder (1.6m E/W x c.3m N/S, maximum height H.1.6m) close to a watercourse in boggy pasture used for sheep grazing, is inscribed with a cup-and-ring on its rugged S facing upper surface at its S extent (possible traces of a second ring and possible radial groove on this motif), a second cup-and-ring on the E facing upper surface at its N extent (diameters c.12cm). No other rock art on the largely rugged surface of this panel was confirmed on this occasion (6 May 2021), however it is highly probable that there are more carvings yet to be recorded. Compiled by: Aoibheann Lambe Date of upload/revision: 14 March 2022

• KE071-202 Rock art
  Description

  A low-lying rock in wet boggy ground whose triangular shaped upper surface (long axis 1.5m NW/SE, max width 1m E/W) protrudes from the bog, the SW extent of its upper surface and its SW facing side inscribed with rock art. The most clearly defined motif is a cup-and-ring variant (diam. 16cm) having a small central cupmark (diam. 1.5cm) enclosed by 2 rings which are gapped at SW - a radial groove (Wth 1cm) runs from the cup mark towards SW through the rings towards ground level. Abutting this motif at E, another cup-and-ring variant consists of a partially enclosed small cupmark (diam. 1cm) whose radial groove runs towards N, this motif conjoined with an curvilinear feature and some other probable cup-and-ring variants whose features are ill-defined. Picking also continues W of these motifs on the SW facing side of the rock. The rock art is E of a sub-circular shaped field which is enclosed by a wall (diam. c.70m - this feature not indicated on the historic maps), the panel forming part of a loose line of boulders running EW. A cupmarked boulder which is also partly overlain by bog is located 20m to NNE, a portion of rock protruding from the bog which bears a picked line and picking some 40m to NNE. Compiled by: Aoibheann Lambe Date of upload/revision: 14 March 2022

• KE071-203 Rock art
  Description

  A small triangular shaped portion (c.50cm E/W x 20cm N/S) of a rock protrudes from the bog - its upper surface which slopes upwards towards NE bearing a line of picking at W, picking along its edge at E as well as other pickmarks. It is located within 40m of two other rock art panels in this boggy pasture. Compiled by: Aoibheann Lambe Date of upload/revision: 14 March 2022

• KE071-204 Rock art
  Description

  A low-lying rock (3.4m N/S, 2.8m E/W ) portions only of which are exposed with an irregular shaped uneven surface in cutaway bog, , the rock art faint and barely detectable. A portion of a line of picking is located centrally on the rock, two conjoined cup-and-ring motifs (diameters c.12cm) at the NE extent of the exposed surface. Other rock art on the exposed surface is very faint. Views are afforded from the panel to Loch Naparka to W, the mountains of the Glenbeigh Horseshoe (clockwise) from NE to NW, Dingle bay visible between the Curra Hills and Seefin to NE. Compiled by: Aoibheann Lambe Date of upload/revision: 14 March 2022

• KE071-205 Rock art
  Description

  Panel of rock art identified and described by Aoibheann Lambe as follows; 'In poorly drained cutaway bog, the upper surface of a roughly triangular-shaped earthfast rock (c. 1.5m N/S and (max.) 1.5m E/W) which is flush with ground level is very weathered with large portions of its laminations partially spalled away leaving only faint traces of the original pocking visible. The most readily identifiable motif is a cup with double ring (cup diam. 0.05m; outer ring diam. 0.14m), having an outer ring which is angular (forming a roughly pentagon-shaped ring) and, extending from its S side, a radial groove which continues clockwise to form an irregularly shaped ring (L. c. 1.2m) which curves around to rejoin the motif at its N side. The radial groove also runs in line with a groove at S which terminates in a cup-and-ring motif. East of the cup-and-double ring motif is another irregularly shaped sub-circular ring which encloses three or more cupmarks and a groove. The remainder of the motifs are ill-defined and include cupmarks (diam. 0.02-0.05m) and grooves' (pers. comm. A. Lambe 25/10/2022). See attached photographs provided courtesy of Aoibheann Lambe Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Aoibheann Lambe Date of upload: 4 November 2022

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Kealduff Upper.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility high, high (inferred), moderately high, moderately low, low, on the 1:50,000 map; parts are water.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Kealduff Upper.

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

No address of the register names Kealduff Upper with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kerry.

Name

Kealduff Upper

Area

3,305,372 m² (330.54 ha, 816.78 acres)

Civil parish

Glanbehy, and its townlands

Barony

Iveragh

Electoral division

Glanbehy, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Glanbehy electoral division: 1,269 people in 465 households; 76% of households own their home; 28% of homes were built since 2001; 8% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 39% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Coomasaharn, Coulagh, Kealduff Lower, Letter West

Placenames

Kealduff Upper on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.