What is recorded here
On hilltop, with extensive view on all sides. Subcircular area (26.5m N-S; 22m E-W), enclosed by stone wall (Wth 3m; H 0.7m). Field fence overlies site on N. Gap (Wth 2.4m) in SE may have been entrance. Interior contains rock outcrop.
The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 271.
Date of upload: 12 December 2014
A local fairy fort (ringfort/rath); wider significance not recorded.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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