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Derrynacorra Fort — An Chloch Bhreac Íochtair

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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On a low hummock in bog and rough grazing land. Subcircular rath (E-W 26.5m, N-S 25m) in fair condition. Defined by a well-preserved inner bank, external fosse and outer bank; the latter has an outer stone revetment. There is a stone-lined en­trance at SSE. A CBG occupies the interior (GA026-004001-) 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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