What is recorded here

Nine or ten oblong cells, grouped threes and linked by narrow passages, were cut into living rock near Teampall Mac Duagh before immense flags covered them. Petrie saw the remains in 1834, but the exact spot has vanished from the earth and memory. Whatever life moved through those dark chambers, the ground swallowed it back without leaving a mark.

In the vicinity of Teampall Mac Duagh (GA110-044001-). Writing in 1834, Petrie mentions 'the remains of several subterranean chambers excavated in the living rock, and covered with immense flags laid over them' (1972, 251). Though he located them in relation to the 'Cyclopean Wall' (GA110-044002-), these would appear to be the same as the 'nine or ten oblong cells in groups of three connected by passages' which were noted by Westropp (1895, 260) as having been discovered 'near this church' (i.e. GA110-044001-). No visible trace survives and the exact location is unknown. 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

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.