
What is recorded here
Associated with Ross Errilly Friary (GA041-047----). Constructed c. 1572 to provide access to the friary across bogland (Gwynn and Hadcock 1970, 258). What is visible is a raised causeway (L c. 400m) which approaches the friary from S. It is straddled by a gateway (GA041-047001-). (Cochrane 1901, 335-6; Mooney 1955, 164)
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999).
Date of upload: 05 August 2010
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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