
What is recorded here
Internal Dimensions 32m N-S, 62m E-W. An area of rock outcrop dropping sheer c. 3m on its N side but enclosed by a collapsed stone wall on the W, S and E. All the way around the wall, are oval and circular areas of clearing, noticed at other similar sites throughout the county and presumably dating to recent times. Situated in boggy mountain terrain.
The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated.
Date of upload: 22 September 2008
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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