What is recorded here
On the crest of an E-facing slope overlooking a turlough. This rectangular enclosure (N-S 40m, E-W 32.4m ext.), in fair condition but partially overgrown, is defined by a double-faced drystone wall (Wth 1.55m, H 0.65m). The original entrance (Wth c. 2m) is set off-centre along SE side. In the interior, the foundations…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA042-005
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- Maker not stated on source page, www.letsgoireland.com
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Maker not stated on source page, nexusnewsfeed.com
- Maker not stated on source page, www.pinterest.com
- Maker not stated on source page, www.flickr.com
- Maker not stated on source page, cz.pinterest.com
- Maker not stated on source page, en.wikipedia.org
- Maker not stated on source page, www.visitgalway.ie
- Enda O Flaherty, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Claire Loader, heritage.galwaycommunityheritage.org
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