What is recorded here

In Coorhoor Lough c. 30m N of a promontory. Subcircular island (E-W 18m; N-S 17m) defined by a wide stone platform. This is revetted by an outer stone facing, best preserved at E and W. The interior, composed of earth, rises slightly towards the centre. A stone causeway runs SSE from the island, probably to the lake shore. Traces of possible landing places are visible at N and SSW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

A local fairy fort (ringfort/rath); wider significance not recorded.

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