What is recorded here
Located on N side of Inishshark in a sheltered position overlooking the Sound. This is a subrectangular enclosure (L 38m, Wth 22m), in fair condition, defined by a drystone wall. A small annexe (possibly a hut) adjoins it on W. Short stretches of field walls run off from it to NW for 35m, and to E for 10m (info. M. Gibbons). Not visited.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993).
Date of upload: 05 August 2010
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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