Carn in Attyslany North, mound in County Clare

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What is recorded here

Situated in pasture on the highest point in the area with wide views all round. Listed as 'Earthwork' in the RMP (1996), named 'Carn' on the OS 1st edition map and named 'Laght Finne' on the OS 6-inch map (1916). A mound (dims. at base 7m N-S; 6m E-W; H 0.3-0.6m), much overgrown, with a flat top (3.1m N-S; 3m E-W) and uneven edges. The name ‘O’Donoghue’s Chair’ (CL011-013002-) also appears on the OS 6-inch maps but there is no evidence of any stone or a stone structure at this location.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CL011-013001

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