What is recorded here
Near the summit of a locally prominent hill in pastureland. This poorly preserved circular enclosure (diam. 40.3m) is defined by a low scarp and an external fosse; the latter is not visible from SW to W. There is a causewayed gap (Wth 1.5m) at N and a slightly wider causewayed gap at E.
Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG
Date of upload: 4 March 2019
A local fairy fort (ringfort/rath); wider significance not recorded.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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