
What is recorded here
Internal diam. c. 30m. A heap-of stones with a central depression 9m in diameter is all that survives of a cashel, 100ft in diameter with walls 'Several feet thick and 5ft high' (O. Davies). It appeared to have been largely rebuilt. It was situated on rocky terrain with a good deal of outcrop.
The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated.
Date of upload: 22 September 2008
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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