What is recorded here

Indicated is a crannog in County Mayo, Ireland. It is an artificial island, likely built from layered soil, stone and wood to raise a home above wet ground. People may have lived there, tended animals or kept tools from rain and flooding. The name gives no further detail, but the form suggests a small place made deliberate in a difficult landscape.

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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