What is recorded here

Indicated is a ruined gatehouse SW of Canon Island abbey in County Clare, Ireland. Its opposing arched openings still face NE and SW, with draw-bar slots preserved in the stone. The building measures about 5.23m by 4.35m internally, and a length of wall extends from its NE corner along the ecclesiastical enclosure. Ivy covers much of the roofless structure, while metal posts now block the SW opening against livestock.

Situated SW of Canon Island abbey (CL060-011002-) along the line of the ecclesiastical enclosure (CL060-011001-). The walls of a rectangular building (int. dims. 5.23m NW-SE; 4.35m NE-SW; wall T 0.8m) with opposing arched openings at NE (Wth 2.12m; H 2.66m) and SW (Wth 1.93m; H 2.66m). Two draw-bar slots are present at the NE arch and one at the SW. Wicker-centring is evident beneath the SW arch. The walls are of uncoursed limestone rubble but the arched openings have reasonably dressed quoins. A window (Wth 1.7m) on the SE wall has been broken out and the wall below this has been rebuilt. The W wall is plain. The tops of the walls and previously roofed area have much ivy cover. A length of wall (L 8.6m; H 1.6m; T 0.7m) extends from the NE corner along the line of the enclosure. Vertical metal posts have been installed in the SW opening to prevent livestock encroaching on the abbey. The following images have been uploaded: CL060-011007-_01.jpg Gatehouse from SW showing ivy cover. CL060-011007-_02.jpg View from SE with wall extending NE on line of ecclesiastical enclosure. CL060-011007-_03.jpg Broken-out SE window. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 7 August 2019

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