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Carriganaffrin, mass-rock in County Limerick (LI023-029----)

Mass-rock
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This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed
Official monument number
LI023-029----
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What is recorded here

In gently undulating pasture with views all around. Named 'Carriganaffrin' (mass rock) on 1928 OS 6-inch map. No visible trace of this monument at site.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record LI023-029

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  • Golfing in Ireland; photographer not stated, Source publisher
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