Causeway

The W end of this causeway terminates at the pier only 100m E of the Augustinian abbey (GA069-001013-). It traverses an area of marshy grassland along the lakeshore and is traceable for 240m. From E side of the pier, the causeway follows an ENE axis for 90m before turning slightly S to run ESE for a further 150m. It may well turn S towards Annanghdown Castle (GA069-002----) after this but its line is difficult of trace due to overgrowth and spoil heaps. It consists of two parallel lines of large limestone boulders set on edge (Wth 2-2.3m), though no trace of internal fill is visible. 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