Ireland

Cahercommaun

Triple stone ringfort in County Clare, Ireland

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Cahercommaun (Irish: Cathair Chomáin), sometimes Cahercommane, is a triple stone ringfort on the south-east edge of the Burren area, in Kilnaboy, near the rural village of Carran, in County Clare, Ireland. It was built in the 9th century.

Paleolithic
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Iron Age
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Early occupation evidence

5th–6th century

Fort construction

9th century

Abandonment

10th century

Major excavation

1934

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Country

Ireland

Coordinates

53.01° N, -9.07° E