Caheravoley Fort

Caheravoley Fort is a ringfort (rath) and bawn forming a national monument located in County Galway, Ireland.

Location
Caheravoley lies 3.6 km southwest of Corofin, County Galway and west of the River Clare.

History
Caheravoley was built in the early Christian era. It was used as a protected farmstead, as indicated by the name: cathair dhá bhuaile, "circular fort of two milking-places." Cattle were grazed on the surrounding land, then brought into the fort for milking and to protect from thieves.

Description
A round ringfort with protective ditch and souterrain, with an entrance in the north end.