Lisgaura, fairy fort or earthen ringfort in County Galway

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What is recorded here

In undulating grassland. Circular rath (D 31m), in fair condition, defined by a bank best preserved at S. Traces of stone revetment are visible from N through E to SSE. A small circular mound occupies the centre of the interior, to NW of which is a probable Man-made underground passage (GA098-075001-) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA098-075

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