Ballykinvarga Stone Fort - Caher Ballykinvarga

Ballykinvarga is a large stone fort site in the Burren (Irish: Boireann) which is in northwestern County Clare, Ireland (Irish: Contae an Chláir, Éire).  The walls reaching a height of about four and a half metres and six metres thick in places. Against the walls the remains of huts can be seen. The site is north of the R476 off a minor road north of Lisket towards Ballykinvarga. It is not far north (1.5km) from the town of Kilfenora. Kilfenora (Irish: Cill Fhionnúrach) is also known for its high crosses, five of which remain standing. The partially ruined Kilfenora Cathedral is in the town and the present structure dates to between 1189 and 1200. Additions to the building were made in subsequent centuries.

Links; Ballykinvarga Fort Clare County Library  and also Burren Ecotourism.

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