
What is recorded here
Indicated is a stone ringfort in County Clare, Ireland. It stands as a cashel, marking human occupation and resistance against forgetting. The stones remain visible while much of its history waits to be recovered.
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Caherconnell is a well-preserved ringfort located in County Clare, Ireland, dating to the early medieval period, likely between the 6th and 10th centuries AD. It is traditionally associated with the Dalcassian kings of Munster and is linked to local folklore, including tales connected to the legendary High King of Ireland, Brian Boru.
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- What survives
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