Caherlissakill

In grassland. Subcircular cashel (E-W 40m, N-S 35.5m), in fair condition, defined by an inner drystone wall, a berm, an earthen bank, a fosse, a berm and a poorly preserved outer drystone wall. The latter is cut by a field wall at W, and all the enclosing elements have been partially destroyed at SE and SW. A gap at SE, although modern, may have given original access. In SW sector of the interior is a Man-made underground passage (GA071-014001-). There is also a small circular earthwork (D 9m) c. 5m NE of the cashel. Defined by a grassed-over stony bank, it has traces of an internal subdivision: possibly a house. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

Caherlissakill is a subcircular early-medieval ringfort, likely dating to between the 6th and 10th centuries AD, featuring multiple defensive elements including drystone walls, a fosse, and berms. Local folklore, though sparse, may associate such sites with fairy dwellings or ancient chieftains, as is common with many Irish raths.