
What is recorded here
In level grassland within the former Rathglass Demesne. Rectangular overgrown enclosure (N-S 38.8m, E-W 35.5m), in fair condition, defined by an inner bank, an intervening fosse and an outer bank. The latter survives only on S side and the fosse on E, S and W sides. Numerous small modern breaches occur, and a field fence surrounds E, S and W sides. There is a stony depression in N section of the interior.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999).
Date of upload: 05 August 2010
A local fairy fort (ringfort/rath); wider significance not recorded.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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