Английская Википедия:Caheravoley Fort

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Caheravoley Fort is a ringfort (rath) and bawn forming a national monument located in County Galway, Ireland.

Location

Caheravoley lies Шаблон:Convert southwest of Corofin, County Galway and west of the River Clare.[1]

History

Caheravoley was built in the early Christian era.[2] It was used as a protected farmstead, as indicated by the name: cathair dhá bhuaile, "circular fort of two milking-places." Cattle were grazed on the surrounding land, then brought into the fort for milking and to protect from thieves.[3]

Description

A round ringfort with protective ditch and souterrain, with an entrance in the north end.

References

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  1. Шаблон:Cite web
  2. Шаблон:Cite book
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