What is recorded here
In W half of ringfort (MA121-076001-). Roughly L-shaped in plan. Two stone-built chambers, roofed with capstones and containing a blocked creepway. Ramp entrance to Chamber 1 (L 4.7m; Wth 1.7m; H 1.3m), orientated NNE-SSW, which contains two air vents and blocked creepway on the S wall. Roof of Chamber 2 (L 10.5m; Wth 2.2m; H 1m), orientated N-S, has collapsed in places, with only three capstones in situ.
The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 493.
Date of upload: 7 January 2015
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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