What is recorded here
In a sheltered spot on W side of Cnocán Bhriain, on Inis Meáin. It consists of a ruinous clochan, oval in shape externally but with a rectangular interior (L 5.5m, Wth 3.6m) and opposing doorways in N and S walls. Only E part of the corbelled roof is intact. Traces of plaster are visible internally towards base of the walls. (Robinson 1980)
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
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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