Overview
Indicated — Magheranearla is recorded as Quarry in Galway. On inspection in 1984 this proved to be a disused quarry defined by a large circular hollow. As it is of post-AD 1700 date it does not come within the remit of the Archaeological Survey of Ireland.
Who lived here and when
The saved account records: As it is of post-AD 1700 date it does not come within the remit of the Archaeological Survey of Ireland.
Homes and daily life
The saved account records: On inspection in 1984 this proved to be a disused quarry defined by a large circular hollow.
What was found
The official record fixes the place and calls it Quarry. It does not provide a full list of finds or a current condition report, so visible and buried remains are not guessed.
Why it ended
The saved wording does not establish one complete story of attack, rebuilding, abandonment, damage or later change. No single cause is claimed without evidence.
Why it mattered
Indicated — Magheranearla matters as a recorded quarry tied to an exact landscape. The account keeps what is known useful while leaving names, dates and claims unsupported by the source visibly open.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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