What is recorded here

Muckanagh crannog is a man-made lake island in County Clare, Ireland, built of stones and soil above water. It is a small house world where people lived, kept fire, and faced the lake in every direction. The vandaleur name suggests damage or descent, perhaps a broken roof, flooded room, or abandoned hearth. What remains is a place shaped by human hands, still holding the shape of a life that no longer answers.

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

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