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At a glance
- TypeRingfort - rath
- StatusNational Monument
What to look for
- Bank and ditch
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
Can you visit?
- No source says it is open to the public.Most monuments in Ireland stand on private farmland.
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History and description
In level grassland. Well-preserved almost circular ringfort (D 36m) defined by two banks and an intervening fosse.
Full archaeological record 45 words
In level grassland. Well-preserved almost circular ringfort (D 36m) defined by two banks and an intervening fosse. Traces of stone revetment are visible on parts of the inner bank, and numerous breaches in the banks appear modern. A ringfort (GA073-126----) lies c. 100m to S.
References
- This monument was taken into Ownership under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 - National Monument 621.
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.
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Around Lissard Ringforts
Other heritage nearby
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- Kilconnell FriaryAbbey or friary · 1.9 km
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Recorded within 5 km
- 73 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 5 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 4 holy wellsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 4 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 2 abbeys & friariesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 2 standing stonesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 monastic siteArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- Hymany WayLong Distance Waymarked Way · 99.0 km · nearest point 3.1 km
- Killure Loop WalkWalking Trail · 2.9 km · nearest point 4.3 km
- Aughrim Village Community TrailWalking Trail · 0.2 km · nearest point 7.0 km
Other attractions nearby
- The Battle of Aughrim Visitor CentreMuseums and Attraction · 7.0 km
Excavations nearby
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