What is recorded here

Indicated is a flat-topped crannog in Ardra Lough, County Cavan, rising 1.4m above the water with a stone kerb and former edge piles. It is an almost circular island about 15m across, located 100m from the shoreline, and charcoal has been found there. The lough may have given up a small busy life, with people moving wood, fire and tools across open water.

An almost circular island (diam. c. 15m) in Ardra Lough, c. 100m from the shoreline. According to Davies (ITA Survey 1942) it is flat-topped with a kerb of stones and rises 1.4m above the water-level. There were formerly piles around the edge and the discovery of some charcoal is also recorded. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008

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