Cyclopean Door and Masonry of Temple Phaidrig Inchagoil 5th or 6th century

Title

Cyclopean Door and Masonry of Temple Phaidrig Inchagoil 5th or 6th century

Description

A wall constructed of substantial cut stones is visible, surmounted by a large growth of ivy. The doorway in the centre narrows from the ground towards the lintel and is described by Welch as cyclopian. The door way and building are substantially the same as depicted by Welch in his photograph.

Publisher

NUI Galway Library

Date

1894

Contributor

Welch, Robert John (1859-1936) (Photographer)

Format

nonprojected graphic
285x365mm

Type

StillImage
P28/32

Coverage

Ireland, West of
Inchagoill
Lough Corrib
Europe--Ireland--Galway
53.4848857684, -9.3158279851
19th century