An unexpected find in the seaside village of Portballintrae, the Lissanduff earthworks consist of two sets of concentric ringed mounds of earth. A scenic path with views of the bay leads from the car park to the earthen structures. Metal stairs have been installed to allow access over the mounds (and nice views).
The purpose of the earthen works is not entirely known, but the sign nearby explains how they two rings are different… one wet, one dry.
Located very close to the Giant’s Causeway and the Bushmill’s Distillery, a stop in Portballintrae for the Lissanduff site is made even better with a bowl of amazing seafood chowder at the Bayview Hotel.
- Causeway Companion: Lissanduff Earthenworks
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- Lissanduff earthen work -photo by Corey Taratuta
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- Lissanduff earthen work -photo by Corey Taratuta
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- View of the bay near Lissanduff earthen works -photo by Corey Taratuta
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- Lissanduff earthen work -photo by Corey Taratuta
Written by Liam Hughes
Liam splits his time between the US and County Tipperary, Ireland. In addition to providing private tours of Ireland, he spends much of his time hunting for broken dishes which he crafts into beautiful shard jewelry. Liam’s Tips | Website
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