What is recorded here

Indicated is a stone ringfort in County Mayo, Ireland, where ancient walls still circle the earth. The stones may have guarded a home, a treasury or a boundary for people whose names vanished before written memory. Walking beside them, you can imagine hands stacking rock against rain and hunger, and children learning the shape of the world inside that small defensive line.

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.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.