Lissard Ringforts
Ringforts in County Galway, Ireland
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Lissard Ringforts are two ringforts and a national monument located in County Galway, Ireland.[1][2]
Typeringforts
LocationLissard, Kilconnell,
County Galway, Ireland
County Galway, Ireland
Coordinates53.348145°N 8.389551°W
Elevation83 m (272 ft)
| Lissard Ringforts | |
|---|---|
| Native name Ráthanna Lios Ard (Irish) | |
  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 |
| 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.