Lisheen in Rafwee, children's burial ground in County Galway

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What is recorded here

Associated with a ringfort (GA056-129----). On OS 6-inch maps, the ringfort is named 'Lisheen' which suggests the former presence of a CBG. However, no visible surface trace survives. II - North Galway'.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA056-129001

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Explorer Tom Rafwee's ringfort has two banks and a ditch. The local sheep probably use it as a boundary marker. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.

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Explorer Tom Ecclesiastical site in Rafwee is a mystery wrapped in a riddle wrapped in a field. They can't even find where it was! Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat as proof you tried.

IndicatedFairy fort / ringfort · 354 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Fairy fort or ringfort in Rafwee has a collapsed wall that looks like it lost a fight with a lawnmower. Inside there’s a grassed-over house foundation, which means someone built a roof on top of history. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.

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Explorer Tom A standing stone in Keernaun is a large tapering slab with packing stones around its base, looking suspiciously like a giant chess piece. Look serious, nod slowly, you're basically an expert now if you can say 'limestone' without coughing.

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Explorer Tom Mound in Caltragh used to have six pillars inside, which makes me think it was a secret clubhouse. Why does it refuse to fall down? Maybe it’s waiting for someone to pay the rent. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming party now.

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Explorer Tom Children's playground has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a children's playground with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

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