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Caher in Cahermorris

Fairy fort / stone ringfort

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In undulating grassland. This poorly preserved subcircular cashel (N-S 30m) is defined by a drystone wall that is reduced to a rubble spread (Wth 2-2.5m; H 0.2-0.3m). The interior is overgrown with trees. In the NW quadrant there is a subrectangular depression (L 6.5m, Wth 3.8m) running NW-SE. On its E side, definite…

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In undulating grassland. This poorly preserved subcircular cashel (N-S 30m) is defined by a drystone wall that is reduced to a rubble spread (Wth 2-2.5m; H 0.2-0.3m). The interior is overgrown with trees. In the NW quadrant there is a subrectangular depression (L 6.5m, Wth 3.8m) running NW-SE. On its E side, definite traces of stone-facing are visible. These remains may represent a possible Man-made underground passage (GA056-041001-). (Westropp 1919, 183; Killanin and Duignan 1967, 304) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Updated by: Olive Alcock Date of revised upload: 26 November 2018 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 3/1991).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA056-041

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