Clochán

[1] Some associated with religious sites may be pre-Romanesque, some consider that the most fully intact structures date after the 12th century or later.

[3] Clochán are mainly found in the Southwest of Ireland, for example at Skellig Michael, Church Island off Beginish Island, Glanfahan, Fahan and Reask in the Dingle Peninsula of County Kerry.

There are others in ringforts (such as Leacanabuaile, County Kerry) that are commonly interpreted as secular dwellings.

Elaborate dry walled stone churches like the Gallarus Oratory may derive from the clochán.

[6][7] Because of the restrictions regarding filming on the island, a set of replica beehive huts were also built in 2016 at Ceann Sibéal, near Ballyferriter, on the Dingle Peninsula.