Clorusk Moat, fairy fort in County Carlow

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What is recorded here

The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). c.43m) enclosed by substantial bank (int. H c. 2m, ext. H c. 3m) and external fosse (base Wth c. 8m). Best preserved at W. Gaps at E and S but original entrance not identifiable.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CW015-017

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