What is recorded here
Mortons Port, Rathcahaun, and the Killala area contain several ringforts and cashels. Some are broken or hidden beneath grass and soil. The cleantapi website and local heritage groups can help identify what remains visible today.
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.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Enclosure in RathcahaunEnclosure · 264 yd
RathcahaunFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 286 yd
CastleCastle, unclassified · 877 yd
Kilkee Castle (Site of)Castle, unclassified · 1552 yd
Ballygriffy WoodWood · 1.3 mi
Dromore WoodWood · 2.2 mi
Rock IslandIsland · 3.4 mi
Inchiquin IslandIslet · 3.5 mi
Fergus River CaveCave · 5.5 mi