What is recorded here
In low-lying pastureland which is subject to flooding from a turlough c. 50m to the S. This fulacht fia was described by Cody (1989, 162, no. 21) as a well-preserved grass-covered crescentic mound (7m N-S; 6m E-W; H 0.5m), opening towards the W. Natural rock outcrop at S was probably incorporated into it as it expanded with use. A burnt mound (GA096-137----) lies c. 55m to the NW.
Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG
Date of upload: 26 November 2019
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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