What is recorded here
Wallscourt is a fortified house in ruins within County Galway, Ireland. Its walls still mark the ground where people lived, defended themselves and belonged to the landscape. The ruin preserves that much even when every named room and dated event has faded from memory.
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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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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