What is recorded here

The exact location of this (leper?) hospital which was dedicated to St Bridget is uncertain; possibly in the Prospect Hill area to NE of Galway town (GA094-100----). Founded c. 1541 by Thos. Lynch Fitzstephen and burned by Hugh O'Donnell in 1597. No visible trace survives. (McErlean 1906; Hardiman 1820, 30, 81; Gwynn and Hadcock 1970, 351) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.