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Burial in Ballycolgan

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On a slight rise in grassland. Uncovered by the landowner during field clearance in 1984. Four stones set on edge formed a rectangular 'box-like' structure which was roofed with a large capstone. Thought to have contained pottery. No visible surface trace survives. II - North Galway'.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA042-018

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