Ireland

Leacanabuaile

Early medieval stone ringfort, 9th century Ireland

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Leacanabuaile is a stone ringfort (cashel) and National Monument in County Kerry, Ireland. Leacanabuaile is immediately northwest of Cahergal, 3 km (1.9 mi) northwest of Cahirciveen.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
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Artefacts dated

9th–10th century AD

Construction

9th century AD

Excavation

1939–40

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Defensive Structures

Defensive Walls
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Underground TunnelsSouterrain
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Domestic and Habitation Structures

HousesBeehive houses
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Food Production and Processing Features

Millstones
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Country

Ireland

Coordinates

51.96° N, -10.26° E