What is recorded here
On a glacial knoll in grassland. Roughly circular enclosure (D 42m), in fair condition, defined by a scarp and intervening fosse with traces of an outer bank at SE. Gap at S may be modern. A castle (GA006-047001-) lies within the interior. (Knight c. 1975, 110)
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). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Revised by: Olive Alcock
Date of upload: 14 May 2014
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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