What is recorded here
Indicated is a crannog in County Mayo, Ireland. It is an artificial island, likely built of stones, soil and vegetation to raise a living space above wet ground. People may have stood on that small made land, looking out across water while the lake gave back nothing but sky.
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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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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