Kilcornan, County Galway

Kilcornan is an abandoned village and National Monument located in County Galway, Ireland.[1]

Kilcornan
Cill Chornáin
Shown within Ireland
LocationKilcornan, Athenry,
County Galway, Ireland
Coordinates53.313342°N 8.713583°W / 53.313342; -8.713583
TypeAbandoned village
History
Abandonedlate 18th century?
Reference no.642

Location

Kilcornan is located 2.5 km (1½ mile) northeast of Athenry.[2]

History and archaeology

Kilcornan was abandoned around the late 18th century. The field layouts and walls are clearly visible on aerial photographs.[3][4]

References
  1. "National Monuments in State Care: Ownership & Guardianship" (PDF). archaeology.ie. 4 March 2009. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  2. "Deserted village. Kilcornan, Galway, Ireland – aerial photo".
  3. "Historic Sites of Interest in Athenry Parish".
  4. "Kilcornan".
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