Lissard Ringforts
Lissard Ringforts are two ringforts and a National Monument located in County Galway, Ireland.[1][2]
| Lissard Ringforts | |
|---|---|
| Native name Irish: Ráthanna Lios Ard | |
  Location of Lissard Ringforts in Ireland | |
| Type | ringforts |
| Location | Lissard, Kilconnell, County Galway, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53.348145°N 8.389551°W |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Official name | Lissard Two Ringforts & Souterrain |
| Reference no. | 621 |
Location
Lissard Ringforts are located 2 km (1¼ mile) northeast of Kilconnell.
History and description
There are two major ringforts in Lissard.
North ringfort
This bivallate rath covers 0.12 ha (0.30 acres).
South ringfort
This bivallate rath covers 0.1 ha (0.25 acres) and has a souterrain.
References
- "National Monuments in State Care: Ownership & Guardianship" (PDF). archaeology.ie. 4 March 2009. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- https://www.archaeology.ie/sites/default/files/media/pdf/Archaeology-RMP-Galway-Manual-(1997)-0015.pdf
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