Cill Chornáin | |
Shown within Ireland | |
Location | Kilcornan, Athenry, County Galway, Ireland |
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Coordinates | 53°18′48″N 8°42′49″W / 53.313342°N 8.713583°W |
Type | Abandoned village |
History | |
Abandoned | late 18th century? |
Official name | Kilcornan |
Reference no. | 642[1] |
Kilcornan is an abandoned village and national monument located in County Galway, Ireland.[2]
Location
Kilcornan is located 2.5 km (1½ mile) northeast of Athenry.[3]
History and archaeology
Kilcornan was abandoned around the late 18th century. The field layouts and walls are clearly visible on aerial photographs.[4][5]
References
- ↑ "National Monuments of County Galway in State Care" (PDF). heritageireland.ie. National Monument Service. p. 4. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ↑ "National Monuments in State Care: Ownership & Guardianship: Galway" (PDF). National Monuments Service. 4 March 2009. Archived (PDF) from the original on 14 November 2017. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ↑ "Deserted village. Kilcornan, Galway, Ireland – aerial photo".
- ↑ "Historic Sites of Interest in Athenry Parish".
- ↑ "Kilcornan".
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