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Archaeology and Architecture of Killererin

Introduction
Killererin has a rich archaeological history dating back millennia. Presently there are 73 recorded archaeological monuments in the parish and 18 protected structures. The most common monuments found in the parish are ringforts. These ringforts, commonly known as raths and cashels were constructed primarily during the early Christian period (500-1100 A.D.) and were used as protective structures around farmsteads. The oldest archaeological finds in the parish are saddle querns (used to grind grain and other foodstuffs). These date to the Neolithic (3500 to 2000B.C.) or Bronze Age 800-200B.C.[1]
Most recognisable monuments
Probably the most recognisable monument in the parish is Barnaderg castle/tower house. It was built in the 16th century by Meloughlin O’Kelly and is possibly one of the last castles built in Ireland. The church ruins in the Killererin old cemetery, date back to the 12th century, but it is believed the ruins of a church in Grange are older and may be the ‘mother church of the parish’. The Carmelite monastery ruins in Creevaghbaun date back to the 14th century. A holy well and a possible sweathouse, which is well preserved, are situated nearby in Kilmore. Other types of monuments that can be found in the parish include children’s burial grounds, kilns, mills and field enclosures.
Index:
SMR = Site and monuments record.
RMP = Record of monuments and places.
S = South, N = North, E = East, W = West.
SW = Southwest, SSE = South-south-east, NNE = North northeast, etc.
CBG = Children’s Burial Ground

  • Archbishop praises Artistic and Original Design

    Archbishop praises Artistic and Original Design

    Archbishop praises Artistic and Original Design
  • Ardawarry - Ringfort

    Ardawarry - Ringfort

    Extract from Archaeology and Architectural Heritage of Killererin taken from Killererin - A Parish History, published in 2015 and available to purchase on this website
  • Ballina - Architectural Heritage

    Ballina - Architectural Heritage

  • Barnaderg find from 3500 B.C.

    Barnaderg find from 3500 B.C.

    Discovery of saddle querns in Killererin
  • Barnaderg Grotto

    Barnaderg Grotto

    Barnaderg Grotto/Former Market House
  • Bell Tower/Stand, Barnaderg

    Bell Tower/Stand, Barnaderg

    Bell tower/stand, St. Mary's Church, Killererin
  • Brackloon Road Bridge

    Brackloon Road Bridge

  • Brook Lodge Co. Galway

    Brook Lodge Co. Galway

    Single Arch bridge built c. 1770
  • Brooklodge, Co. Galway

    Brooklodge, Co. Galway

    Farmyard of Brooklodge, House, Co. Galway
  • Cahergal Bridge

    Cahergal Bridge

  • Entrance to Barbersfort House

    Entrance to Barbersfort House

    The Grand Gates, Cahergal
  • Grange - Archaeology and Architectural Heritage

    Grange - Archaeology and Architectural Heritage

    Church and Childrens' Burial Ground
  • Grotto - Barnaderg

    Grotto - Barnaderg

  • Parish Pump, Barnaderg

    Parish Pump, Barnaderg

  • Protected Structures in Killererin

    Protected Structures in Killererin

  • Stone Age Spear Head

    Stone Age Spear Head

  • The Lime Kiln at Carrowmanagh

    The Lime Kiln at Carrowmanagh

Places
  • Addergoole
  • Ardawarry - Ringfort
  • Ballina - Architectural Heritage
  • Ballina House
  • Ballyglunin Cave
  • Ballyglunin Post Office
  • Ballyglunin Railway Station
  • Ballyglunin Railway Station
  • Barbersfort House Burned to the Ground
  • Barnaderg
  • Barnaderg c. 1900s
  • Barnaderg Castle
  • Barnaderg find from 3500 B.C.
  • Barnaderg Lime Kiln
  • Brooklodge, Co. Galway
  • Cahergal Bridge
  • Charles Bianconi
  • Church Light
  • Church of Ireland, Lissavalley, Killererin
  • Cloondahamper - A townland in focus
  • Cloondahamper NS 1945
  • Coolreagh/Coolrevagh
  • Cornacartan
  • Dear James ....
  • Dedication of St. Mary's Church, Killererin in 1962
  • Entrance to Barbersfort House
  • Field and Placenames of Imanemore
  • Final Resting Places
  • Hedge School at Barnaderg Castle
  • Hillsbrook Demesne,
  • Historical facts on grotto in Barnaderg
  • In Memory – Children’s Burial Grounds in the parish
  • Killererin
  • Killererin - A Parish History
  • Kirwans of Hillsbrook
  • Landlords and Big Houses in Killererin
  • Making a short film in Barnaderg
  • My Own Place - A little bit of Ireland
  • Our Golden Mile
  • Parish History
  • Parish Pump, Barnaderg
  • Places to see in Killererin
  • Pop Star Buys Moyne Park
  • Protected Structures in Killererin
  • St. Mary's Church, Killererin
  • St. Mary's Church, Killererin
  • Sweat House and Holy Well in Creevaghbawn.
  • The local Dancehall
  • Toghermore House - the Man who gave it away was branded a Communist
  • Townland of Cahergal
  • Townland of Creevaghbaun
  • Trees of Cahergal House
  • Trigonometrical Stations in Killererin
  • Turf cutting in Imane Bog during the Emergency
  • Graveyards/Final Resting Places
  • Townlands of Killererin
  • Daoine agus Áit project
  • Post Office
  • Archaeology and Architecture of Killererin
  • Shops and Shopping in Killererin
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  • Bianconi (1)
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