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At a glance
- TypeRingfort - rath
- Recorded sizeE-W 39m, N-S 33m
- StatusNational Monument
What to look for
- Bank and ditch
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
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- No source says it is open to the public.Most monuments in Ireland stand on private farmland.
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History and description
On the summit of Aughrim Hill. According to Harbison (1975, 88), this Nat.
Full archaeological record 98 words
On the summit of Aughrim Hill. According to Harbison (1975, 88), this Nat. Mon. is the place where Lieut.-General the Marquis de St Ruth died during the Battle of Aughrim (GA087-127----). However, Hayes-McCoy (1942, 18-19) places this event 700m to SE in the area marked on OS 6-inch maps as the 'The Bloody Hollow'. It consists of a subcircular rath (E-W 39m, N-S 33m), in fair condition, defined by a bank. Traces of a possible external fosse survive from NW to N. A gap at E may be original. There is a named bush (GA087-005----) 230m to NE.
References
- This monument was taken into Ownership under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 - National Monument 371.
- GA087-004---- Aughrim 001.jpg
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Updated 05 August 2010 · Based on the Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
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- St Matthew's Church of IrelandChurch · Glenloughaun · 3.7 km · official record
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Around Aughrim Ringforts
Other heritage nearby
- St Catherine's WellHoly well · 1.1 km
- Clontuskert PrioryAbbey or friary · 6.9 km
- Kilconnell FriaryAbbey or friary · 7.1 km
- Lanfera's WellHoly well · 7.1 km
- Cloonigny CastleCastle · 7.3 km
Recorded within 5 km
- 91 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 8 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 6 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 5 holy wellsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 monastic siteArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 abbey or friaryArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 standing stoneArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- Aughrim Village Community TrailWalking Trail · 0.2 km · nearest point 0.8 km
- Killure Loop WalkWalking Trail · 2.9 km · nearest point 7.9 km
Other attractions nearby
- The Battle of Aughrim Visitor CentreMuseums and Attraction · 1.0 km
Excavations nearby
- E2447 Coololla, County GalwayRoad-scheme excavation report (TII) · 1.5 km
- E2448 Cooltymurraghy, County GalwayRoad-scheme excavation report (TII) · 1.6 km