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Rathpharson — Ballynacloghy

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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Rathpharson — Ballynacloghy
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In grassland overlooking Lackanaloy Creek to W. Well-preserved subcircular rath (28m E-W; 22.5m N-S) defined by a bank and external fosse; the latter is visible from E through S to SW. A gap (Wth 3.6m) at NE may be original. According to local information, there is a children's burial ground (GA102-002001-) and a possible souterrain (GA102-002002-) within the interior. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 7 December 2016

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