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Caheraknick

Fairy fort / ringfort

What is recorded here

In low marshy terrain. Marked on 1st ed. of OS 6-inch map as a circular enclosure (D c. 25m). No visible trace survives: a house occupies the site on 3rd (1945) ed. of OS 6-inch map. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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