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On a prominent headland to S of Renvyle Point. Known locally as Cathair an Dúin, it is an oval area (90m by 50m), sloping steeply to N from the cliff edge, defined by a massive revetted scarp (H 9m), a fosse (Wth 6-10m) and an outer bank (Wth c. 3m, H 0.85m). A gap in the bank and a slight rise at about mid-point along the fosse may mark the position of an entrance causeway. In SE part of interior, close to the cliff edge, two grassy banks (E-W c. 5m) may represent the last vestiges of hut. The remains of a 2nd World War lookout stand at W end (info. from M. Casey). (Lynam 1922, 166-7; Killanin 1954, 99; Killanin and Duignan 1967, 413)
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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