Enclosure, Casheltown, Gartan, Lisavaddy, Co. Donegal
In the rolling countryside near Lisavaddy in County Donegal lies an ancient enclosure at Casheltown in the Gartan Electoral Division.
Enclosure, Casheltown, Gartan, Lisavaddy, Co. Donegal
This archaeological site, like many others across Ireland, holds stories from our distant past, though its full history remains somewhat mysterious. The enclosure represents the kind of settlement or defensive structure that once dotted the Irish landscape, serving various purposes from livestock management to community gathering spaces during different periods of occupation.
★★★★★ Rated 0 out of 5
Good to Know
Tags
Visitor Notes
Review type for post source and places source type not found
Added by
IrishHistory.com
IrishHistory.com is passionate about helping people discover and connect with the rich stories of their local communities.
Please use the form below to submit any photos you may have of Enclosure, Casheltown, Gartan, Lisavaddy, Co. Donegal. We're happy to take any suggested edits you may have too. Please be advised it will take us some time to get to these submissions. Thank you.
Casheltown, Gartan, Lisavaddy, Co. Donegal
54.65734819, -8.35492354
54.65734819,-8.35492354
Casheltown, Gartan, Lisavaddy
Enclosures
Related Places
Grianán of Aileach, Burt, Co. Donegal
Built by the gods themselves according to Celtic legend, this circular stronghold once commanded three counties and served as the…
Trim Castle, Co. Meath
Standing on the south bank of the River Boyne in County Meath, Trim Castle sprawls across 30,000 square metres –…
O'Doherty's Keep, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
This weathered stone tower rising from the wooded banks of the River Crana tells a story of Gaelic lords, English…
Clifden Castle, Co. Galway, Ireland
Perched on a hillside west of Clifden town, the skeletal remains of Clifden Castle tell a story of grand ambitions…
Camlin Castle, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
Standing on the road between Ballyshannon and Belleek, an impressive castellated gateway marks the entrance to what was once Camlin…





