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Caldragh Fort

Ecclesiastical enclosure

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In an area of undulating pastureland. This oval enclosure (98m N-S; 85m E-W), which encompasses a hummock, is defined by an earthen bank (Wth 8.8m; int. H 0.25m; ext. H 1.25m) from S to SW; elsewhere a scarp (H 0.8-1.5m) forms the enclosing element. The latter is partially denuded from E to S where it planted with walnut trees. A gap at N (Wth 5.3m) may be original. The interior rises towards the centre. A narrow NE-SW running drain cuts across it from ESE to S. There is a children's burial ground (GA100-126002-) in the W half. It is surrounded by mature trees. The large size of the enclosure and presence of the children's burial ground suggest it may be an early ecclesiastical enclosure.
In an area of undulating pastureland. This oval enclosure (98m N-S; 85m E-W), which encompasses a hummock, is defined by an earthen bank (Wth 8.8m; int. H 0.25m; ext. H 1.25m) from S to SW; elsewhere a scarp (H 0.8-1.5m) forms the enclosing element. The latter is partially denuded from E to S where it planted with walnut trees. A gap at N (Wth 5.3m) may be original. The interior rises towards the centre. A narrow…

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA100-126001

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