What is recorded here

Crannog in Lough Rea is a submerged circular island in County Galway, Ireland. It sits roughly 120m from the eastern shore under 2.3m of water, with a raised central area and a small modern cairn at its north end. The structure suggests human occupation, possibly as a dwelling, refuge or marker, though no named person, date or event is recorded. Its shape and position imply deliberate placement within the lake, not accidental formation.

Located in the ESE part of Lough Rea. This crannog is c. 120 from the shoreline to the E and lies in 2.3m of water. It is roughly circular in plan (9.8m E-W; 9.7m N-S) and there appears to be a raised area (4.5m E-W; 4.1m N-S) in the middle of it; a modern small cairn is visible at its N end (information from K. McDonald). Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 9 January 2019

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