Gallowshill Motte, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Gallowshill Motte in Dungarvan, County Waterford is a large, defensive motte or earthen castle which possibly dates from around the 12th century. These earthen castle sites or forts were constructed by the Anglo Normans in the early phase of their invasions into south eastern Ireland. The motte in Dungarvan is surrounded by housing estates on the outskirts of the town.
Gallowshill Motte was Adopted by Gallows Hill Community Archaeology Group
Led by volunteers from Waterford County Museum, local community groups from Dungarvan and Lismore submitted a joint application for two medieval forts in County Waterford. Gallowshill Community Archaeology applied for the scheme to find out more about the monument and to help raise awareness of the site for visitors and locals. A geophysical survey of the fort was undertaken in 2015 and in July 2016 and the community ran a very successful Medieval Fair Day as part of National Heritage Week to raise awareness, which was featured on RTÉ Nationwide. In 2017, the group carried out an exciting archaeological dig which revealed fascinating insights into the monument.
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