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Burnt mound in Rinrush

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On marshy ground c. 13m to the SE of a stream. This burnt mound is defined by a well-preserved subcircular mound (diam. 12.8m; H 0.6m) composed of burnt soil and stones. A fulacht fia (GA123-093----) lies c. 255m to the SW.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA123-094

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  • Kiltartan Gregory Museum; photographer not stated, Kiltartan Gregory Museum
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