Ecclesiastical enclosure in Cullentragh

In pasture, on a high ridge with a commanding location, E of Meander River. Shown on OS map (1931) as roughly oval enclosure (diam. c. 150m); now defined by scarp. Stone field fence running WNW-ESE, divides the site into two sectors. Land to S was reclaimed but scarp (H 1.3m) survives ESE-WNW. Outline of N portion is easily descernible from the ground and scarp contiues to N. Breach (Wth 28m) in E may been position of entrance. Clearance in 1982 removed inner and outer earthen banks and two upright stones, while also uncovering human bones. Local tradition of religious settlement here. 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. 589.

In pasture, on a high ridge with a commanding location, E of Meander River. Shown on OS map (1931) as roughly oval enclosure (diam. c. 150m); now defined by scarp. Stone field fence running WNW-ESE, divides the site into two sectors. Land to S was reclaimed but scarp (H 1.3m) survives ESE-WNW. Outline of N portion is easily descernible from the ground and scarp contiues to N. Breach (Wth 28m) in E may been…