What is recorded here
In level grassland within the former Caherhugh Demesne. Poorly preserved overgrown subcircular cashel (NE-SW c. 40m, NW-SE c. 35m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall best preserved at ESE and W. A low grassed-over stony bank (L c. 10m), running NE-SW, is visible within the interior. Gaps at N and E appear modern.
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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