Rahannagragh

Rahannagragh
Rahannagroagh
Location of Rahannagragh in Ireland
Type ringfort
Location Masonbrook, Loughrea,
County Galway, Ireland
Coordinates 53°10′37″N 8°30′51″W / 53.176949°N 8.514203°W / 53.176949; -8.514203Coordinates: 53°10′37″N 8°30′51″W / 53.176949°N 8.514203°W / 53.176949; -8.514203
Area 0.11 ha (0.27 acres)
Elevation 106 m (348 ft)
Built 1st–9th century AD
Official name: Rahannagragh
Reference no. 499

Rahannagragh is a ringfort and National Monument located in County Galway, Ireland.[1]

Location

Rahannagragh is located 4.2 km (2.6 miles) southeast of Loughrea.[2]

History and description

Rahannagragh is surrounded by a ditch and a bank.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ https://www.archaeology.ie/sites/default/files/media/pdf/monuments-in-state-care-galway.pdf
  2. ↑ Britain), Automobile Association (Great; Beach, Russell (1 January 1976). "AA touring guide to Ireland". AA – via Google Books.
  3. ↑ Spellissy, Sean (1 January 1999). "The history of Galway". Celtic Bookshop – via Google Books.
  4. ↑ Newby, Eric; Petry, Diana. "Wonders of Ireland: a personal choice of 484". Stein and Day – via Google Books.
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