What is recorded here
Situated in W half of ringfort (MA121-156001-), running beneath inner bank. Two stone-built chambers, joined by a creepway, orientated E-W. Entrance, in ringfort interior, to Chamber 1 (L 1.6m; Wth 1.7m; H 1.1m). At the N end is a blocked creepway. Chamber 2 (L 4.9m, Wth 1.6m; H 1.1m) is roofed by nine capstones and ends at exterior of inner bank. A hole in the back wall gives access.
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. 527.
Date of upload: 16 January 2015
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- What survives
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