What is recorded here
Mnemo records an unclassified ringfort in West Galway. The measure is 49.5 metres across, an entrance may face southeast, and grass has taken much of the shape back.
In level grassland. Poorly preserved densely overgrown circular rath (D 49.5m) defined by a bank. Possible entrance at SE.
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
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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