What is recorded here

On a prominent rise, is otherwise level grassland. An almost square dilapidated mortared limestone pier (L 2.3m, Wth 2.13m, H 2.27m) on a plinth. The N, E and S faces contain inscribed plaques. Only E example (now displaced) is legible and is dedicated to a member of the Birmingham family and dated 1685. 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 holy well or ritual site; wider significance not recorded.

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