What is recorded here
On a ridge in grassland overlooking the Flaskagh River to W. According to Neary (1914, 118, no. 36), it is known as 'Rabitte's Fort'. It consists of a very poorly preserved circular rath (D 38m) defined by a stone-lined bank at SE, and elsewhere by a scrap. There is Man-made underground passage (GA005-072001-)
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999).
Date of upload: 05 August 2010
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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