Although ring forts are prevalent around all of Ireland, I chose to focus on the county I did my field research in. County Clare, Ireland is on the West coast of Ireland and is famous for its rocky landscape called the "Burren" meaning "great rock" in Irish Gaelic. This landscape is very different from the rest of Ireland's lush green hills and valleys. The Burren is made of limestone and was formed as a part of the sea 350 million years ago. One of the major theories as to why cashels are more prevalent in County Clare is because of the abundance of rock in the landscape.
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