What is recorded here
In improved pasture on a ridge on the E side of Ballyvaughan valley overlooked by higher ground to the S. Westropp (1901, 283, 1906-7, 459) described ‘a curious “boat-shaped” enclosure, of doubtful age, with five large blocks to the east and four to the west’, close to Caherahooan cashel (CL005-054----). The exact location of the monument is unknown.
Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Eve Campbell
Date of upload: 7 October 2025
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
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Ballyvaghan Castle (in ruins)Castle, unclassified · 2.0 mi
Moneen MountainMountain / peak · 2.5 mi
PoulnabroneMemorial · 2.7 mi
The Portal TombVisitor information · 2.9 mi