What is recorded here

Carrowmore holds a circular earthen fort where human hands shaped the land before written history. The local name suggests fairies, but the structure is a human dwelling or defence, built with deliberate labour and occupied when the region was young. The earth still keeps the shape of that choice, preserving a life lived under open sky in western Ireland.

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

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