Kilcornan, County Galway

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Kilcornan
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LocationKilcornan, Athenry,
County Galway, Ireland
Coordinates 53°18′48″N8°42′49″W / 53.313342°N 8.713583°W / 53.313342; -8.713583
Type Abandoned village
History
Abandonedlate 18th century?
Official nameKilcornan
Reference no.642 [1]

Kilcornan is an abandoned village and national monument located in County Galway, Ireland. [2]

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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]

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References

  1. "National Monuments of County Galway in State Care" (PDF). heritageireland.ie. National Monument Service. p. 4. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  2. "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.
  3. "Deserted village. Kilcornan, Galway, Ireland – aerial photo".
  4. "Historic Sites of Interest in Athenry Parish".
  5. "Kilcornan".