This modest structure, catalogued as Mín na Saileach 6 in archaeological surveys, offers a glimpse into how people once sought shelter in this corner of Ireland. The site consists of a low stone wall, now topped with sod and standing about half a metre high, which curves around the edge of a small terrace in an east to west alignment.

The interior dimensions of this possible dwelling measure approximately 2.3 metres by 1.74 metres; compact by modern standards but typical of such structures. What makes this site particularly interesting is its construction method: rather than building four complete walls, the builders appear to have used the natural landscape to their advantage. A sod hummock on the higher side of the terrace likely served as one wall of the hut, whilst the curved stone wall formed the remaining sides, leaving the ends open. This clever use of existing terrain would have saved both labour and materials.

A solitary rock sits in the middle of the structure’s interior, positioned in such a way that suggests it may have served as a seat for the hut’s inhabitants. Though modest in scale, this detail hints at the daily life that once animated this space. The site was documented by Dr Eugene Costello, whose research has helped preserve knowledge of these often overlooked remnants of Ireland’s past, ensuring that even the smallest traces of human habitation continue to tell their stories.