Beginish house
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| Beginish house | |
|---|---|
| Native name Teachín Bheiginse (Irish) | |
| Beiginis house | |
 View over Beginish Island; the Viking house is visible as a stone ring at centre | |
| Etymology | "little island" |
| Location | County Kerry |
| Nearest city | Cahersiveen |
| Coordinates | 51°56′20″N 10°17′24″W / 51.938991°N 10.289963°W |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Built | c. 9th century AD |
| Owner | In state guardianship |
| Official name | Beginish Stone-built house[1] |
| Reference no. | 500 |
  Location of Beginish house in Ireland | |
The Beginish house is a stone house and National Monument associated with the Viking period, located in County Kerry, Ireland.[2][3][4][5]
The Beginish house is located in Canroe (An Ceann Rua, "the red headland"), on the eastern part of Beginish Island, an island in Valentia Harbour.[6][7]
