Cyclopean Door and Masonry of Temple Phaidrig Inchagoil 5th or 6th century
Item
Title
Cyclopean Door and Masonry of Temple Phaidrig Inchagoil 5th or 6th century
Description
A wall constructed of substantial cut stones is visible, surmounted by a large growth of ivy. The doorway in the centre narrows from the ground towards the lintel and is described by Welch as cyclopian. The door way and building are substantially the same as depicted by Welch in his photograph.
Contributor
Welch, Robert John (1859-1936) (Photographer)
Coverage
Ireland, West of
Inchagoill
Lough Corrib
Europe--Ireland--Galway
53.4848857684, -9.3158279851
19th century
Date
1894
Format
nonprojected graphic
285x365mm
Identifier
nuigalway:5140
local: P28/32
Publisher
NUI Galway Library
Subject
archaeological feature--Temple Phádrig
archaeological feature--Temple Phádrig--Ireland, West of--Inchagoill--Lough Corrib--19th century
Type
StillImage
P28/32