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°WCoordinates: 53°10′37″N 8°30′51″W / 53.176949°N 8.514203°W |
| 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
- ↑ https://www.archaeology.ie/sites/default/files/media/pdf/monuments-in-state-care-galway.pdf
- ↑ Britain), Automobile Association (Great; Beach, Russell (1 January 1976). "AA touring guide to Ireland". AA – via Google Books.
- ↑ Spellissy, Sean (1 January 1999). "The history of Galway". Celtic Bookshop – via Google Books.
- ↑ Newby, Eric; Petry, Diana. "Wonders of Ireland: a personal choice of 484". Stein and Day – via Google Books.
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