Rahannagragh

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

Rahannagragh
Rahannagroagh
Location of Rahannagragh in Ireland
Typeringfort
LocationMasonbrook, Loughrea,
County Galway, Ireland
Coordinates53.176949°N 8.514203°W / 53.176949; -8.514203
Area0.11 ha (0.27 acres)
Elevation106 m (348 ft)
Built1st–9th century AD
Official nameRahannagragh
Reference no.499

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 (1970). Wonders of Ireland: a personal choice of 484. Stein and Day – via Internet Archive. Rahannagroagh.
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