Cloichearaí (Clogharee) Clochán KE044-033----3D Model
Clochán na Marbh located just below the summit of Slievanea (Sliabh Mhaca Ré/ known locally as Strickeen), in the townland of Cloichearaí (Clogharee / Stone of the King / ‘Clochar Aoidh’ or Cloch a’ Fhraoich’, no certainty in relation to the correct form of the name/ clochar meaning a rough rocky place is the first part of the name), in the parish of An Clochán (Cloghane/stepping-stones, causeway; old stone structure), barony of Corca Dhuibhne (Corkaguiny), County Ciarraí (Kerry). Very ruined hut foundation. Diameter c. 2.75m x H 0.8m. A clochán is a circular or rectangular structure of drystone-walling with a corbelled roof. Derived from the Irish word ‘cloch’ meaning stone; ‘clochán’ means a stone structure.
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