What is recorded here

Mountain Common is an area where people have lived for a long time. Ballyheer is a townland in County Mayo. The fort stands on open ground where people could see far around them. Its exact age and owners have not survived into clear memory. The ringfort still marks the place where human life turned soil into a home.

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.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.