Coordinates: 53°18′48″N 8°42′49″W / 53.313342°N 8.713583°W / 53.313342; -8.713583

Kilcornan, County Galway

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Kilcornan
Cill Chornáin
Kilcornan, County Galway is located in Ireland
Kilcornan, County Galway
Shown within Ireland
LocationKilcornan, Athenry,
County Galway, Ireland
Coordinates53°18′48″N 8°42′49″W / 53.313342°N 8.713583°W / 53.313342; -8.713583
TypeAbandoned 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]

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]

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".