
Site
The Early Christian and Medieval ecclesiastical complex at Kilmalkedar
(KE042-026----) lies at the foot of the W slopes of Reenconnell hill,
overlooking Smerwick Harbour.
The Reenconnell ridge peaks at 907
feet/276m to NE of the site and the area around Kilmalkedar is
sheltered on its N and S sides by spurs of this hill.
The holy well located in the field to W
of the roadway is now dry but the lintelled hollow that marks its site is
still preserved. The cross-inscribed stone standing beside it is .92m
high and bears a plain Latin cross on its W face.
The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, 'Corca Dhuibhne.
Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht
Chorca Dhuibhne' (1986), no. 855.
In certain instances the entries
have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.