Caherconnell Stone Fort, Co. Clare, Ireland
Caherconnell (Irish: Cathair Chonaill, meaning Conall's stone ringfort) is a medieval, exceptionally well-preserved stone ringfort in The Burren of County Clare, Ireland. It lies about 1 km south of the Poulnabrone dolmen.
According to Radiocarbon dating conducted in connection with an archaeological dig in the summer of 2007, the ringfort mostly dates from the early 10th to mid-12th century. Occupation deposits indicate the fort was used from around the early 10th century to the early 13th century. The later structure A with a rectangular outline was likely built between the early 15th and mid-17th century.
Findings indicate that the inhabitants not only consumed relatively high-status items but were also manufacturing them at the site (pin-making mould). There seems to have been precious metal work going on and there are signs of ironworking (slag, possible anvil position). The archaeological report also notes that: The imposing morphology of the site, its walls and diameter, sets it apart from the vast majority of cashels in the Burren. The relatively long use - well into modern times - is attributed to the fact that the area was not directly affected by Anglo-Norman influences but remained culturally Gaelic for a long time.
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Caherconnell Stone Fort & Poulnabrone 4500BC Dolmen!!
Hello Everyone, some fantastic history to share with you all. Caherconnell stone fort from the 10th Century and the Dolmen Burial chamber from the Neolithic period(stone age) roughly 4500 BC which predates the pyramids!
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Archaeological Excavation at Caherconnell Fort, Co. Clare, Ireland - 2016
Thank you to Rita Davern for this footage taken from the documentary 'Burren Girl'. This short video shows some of the excavation at Caherconnell during the summer of 2016.
Caherconnell Stone Fort
Caherconnell Stone Fort - -, situated 1km south of Poulnabrone dolmen in the heart of the Burren Ireland , offers you the opportunity to visit an exceptionally well - preserved example of the stone forts or stone ringforts, which are to be found in the Burren Ireland..
The fort is in its original state. Its position, overlooking virtually all-surrounding areas suggests a defensive settlement.
Sheepdog Demonstrations at Caherconnell Fort
Lynn & Lee in action during the demonstrations at Caherconnell Fort.At 1:52 watch both of our dogs responding to their individual whistles. It's great to see this pair working together..Visitors to the demonstrations are invited to give this a try!
Caherconnell Stone Fort.
a fabulous morning spent at such a wonderful location. Highly recommend a visit. {The food is also very delicious....}
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Caherconnell Stone Fort
When visiting the west of Ireland it helps to have a sense of humour where the weather is concerned. This clip was filmed inside a cashel (or stone ring-fort) on a wet and windy day - in June. Actually it was a great trip and visiting the bronze age cairn at Poulawack in a howling gale was hilarious.
Poulnabrone dolmin ireland
Poulnabrone dolmin the burren co Clare Ireland
The Story Of The Caherconnell Ring
A ring was found on an archaeological dig in 2015 in an area known as Caherconnell in the county of Clare the video tells the story of the significance of that ring. Paul has been producing replicas of that ring since 2016 which are available exclusively at the site of the stone fort.
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Shepherd Dog demo at Caherconnell Stone Fort
Caherconnell Fort
Meet John Davoren, founder of the Caherconnell Archaeological Field School in the Burren, Co Clare, the only fort in the Burren scientifically excavated and developed for tourism.
Caherconnell from the Air with Audio zip
Caherconnell from the Air-Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations: caherconnell.com
Sheepdog show in Caherconnell Stone Fort, Co. Clare
Shepherd John and his 4 yrs old border collie Lee at work
Cahercommaun Triple Ring Fort aerial footage. DJI Phantom
This fort is actually 1200 years old (apologies), and inhabited by about 40 high ranking chieftains and families. It's an amazing place, only 15 minutes walk from the car park. The nearest town is Carron,Co.Clare,Ireland. We were there by 4am to get the lovely dawn light, what a great way to spend an early morning.
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Sheepdog Demo at Caherconnell Stone Fort
Sheepdog demonstration at Caherconnell Stone Fort, County Clare, Ireland.
Poulnabrone Dolmen - Neolithic - The Burren - 4200 BC - Ireland
Poulnabrone dolmen (Poll na mBrón in Irish, meaning hole of the quern stones (bró in Irish)) is a portal tomb - one of approximately 174 in Ireland - located in the Burren, County Clare, Ireland.
Neolithic period, probably between 4200 BC and 2900 BC.
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Caherconnell Stone Fort - Sheep Dog Demonstration
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Staigue Stone Fort - County Kerry - Ireland
Staigue Fort - Ring of Kerry - Ireland
Staigue or Staig (Irish: an Stéig or Caiseal Stéig) is a partly ruined stone ringfort three miles west of Sneem, on the Iveragh peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. The fort is thought to have been built during the late Iron Age, probably somewhere between 300 and 400 AD, as a defensive stronghold for a local lord or king.
It is at the head of a valley opening south to the sea, surrounded by a ditch over 8m wide and at present 1.8m deep. The fort's walls are up to 5.5 m (18 ft) high in places, 4 m (13 ft) thick at the bottom and 27.4 m (90 ft) in diameter. The inside is reached through a 1.8m passage roofed with double lintels. Staigue represents a considerable feat in engineering and building. It was built without mortar, using undressed stones. Vertical joints visible in the wall show that gaps were left during the building of the wall to allow access and were filled in later. There is also a tapered, lintelled doorway. Inside is an elaborate network of stairways leading to terraces and corbelled cells in the wall reached by passages.
There is evidence that copper was excavated in the surrounding area and it appears to be a place of worship, an observatory and a place of defence.