Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheep Dog Demonstration
Tel +353 65 7089999
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Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheep Dog Demonstration Tel +353 65 7089999
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Caherconnell Archaeological Field School is still accepting applications for Summer 2013. Apply here. Caherconnell Stone Fort re-opens March 18th 2013 Burren Ireland information Caherconnell Stone Fort & Visitor Centre.
'Caherconnell is a large and perfect fort 140-145 feet in external diameter, nearly circular in plan. It is 12 feet thick and from 6-14 feet high. The masonry consists of large blocks many 3feet long and 2ft. 6in.high. The inner face is almost perfect.'
Archaeology of the Burren: Prehistoric Forts and Dolmens in North Clare - Thomas Johnson Westropp. Caherconnell Stone Fort, situated 1km south of Poulnabrone dolmen in the heart of the Burren Ireland , offers you the opportunity to visit an exceptionally well - preserved example of the stone forts or stone ringforts, which are to be found in the Burren Ireland.. Ringforts such as Caherconnell are thought to have been inhabited from 400-1200A.D. However a description of the site at Caherconnell, in the early 20th century by local historian the late Dr. McNamara of Corofin Co. Clare suggests that the entrance to the fort may have been re-built in the 15th or 16th century.This suggests that this fort may have been inhabited up to the late medieval period.  This project is supported by leader.   Download Burren Ireland Visitor Brochure now
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