Caherconnell Stone Fort

Caherconnell (Irish: Cathair Chonaill) is a stone ringfort in the Burren, County Clare, Ireland (Irish: Boireann, Contae an Chláir, Éire). The circular enclosing walls has a diameter of 42 metres. The walls are up to 3 metres thick and up to 3 metres high, although they are thought to have been higher at one time. There are remains of a dividing drystone wall inside the enclosure which is approximately a metre wide. There are also the remains of two other structures. It has been estimated that the ringfort mostly dates from the early 10th to mid-12th century. There are also indications that the site was inhabited in subsequent years. Caherconnell is located west of the R480 road between Ballyvaughan (Irish: Baile Uí Bheacháin) and Leamaneh Castle in the townland of Caherconnel in County Clare. The site is open to the public with a visitor centre and café.

Link: Caherconnell Fort website and image courstey of Caherconnell Fort.