Clochan na Carraige

Clochan na Carraige

Le Clochan na Carraige - Nemeth in Aran Islands - cc

Visiter Clochan na Carraige.

Clochan na Carraige is an archaeological site on the island of Inishmore in the Aran Islands. Just a 5-minute walk from the famous Dun Aengus fort, this site is one of the island’s most notable landmarks!

Visit Clochan na Carraige

Totally watertight dry-stone huts!

Clochan na Carraige is an archaeological site dating from between the 5th and 10th centuries. These are dry-stone huts, laid out in such a way as to be sheltered from the rain and wind. Perfectly watertight, this hut is reminiscent of prehistoric constructions such as cairns.

It was built against the dry stone walls found throughout Ireland.

According to researchers, these huts served as a refuge for hermits. Nevertheless, the site is still full of questions and mysteries.

You can visit it for free: the show is well worth the detour!


Clochan na Carraige
Practical information

Adresse Adresse :
near Dun Aengus fort, Inishmore, (County Galway) - Republic of Ireland

Coordonnées GPSGPS :
53.125722, -9.766889
TarifsRates :
  • free of charge
Horaires d'ouvertureOpening hours :
  • every day


Clochan na Carraige on a map



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