What is recorded here
On the crest of a ridge in grassland. Circular rath (diam. 28m), in fair condition, defined by two banks and an intervening fosse. Internal stone-facing is visible on the inner bank at SW. The fosse and outer bank survive from WSW to NW. A number of gaps breach the inner bank. (Athy 1914, 139; McCaffrey 1952, 123, no. 25)
Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG
Date of upload: 3 April 2018
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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