Crannog in Shinglis, County Westmeath

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Described by O'Sullivan (2004, 111-2) as following; 'This possible crannóg is a low, oval-shaped mound (dims. 15m N-S x 19m E-W; H 0.45m) on north shore of Lough Sewdy. The site is a low, grassy mound of earth and stone, in rushy, marshy land. The mound has an irregular, grassy surface, with large limestone blocks (1m in length, 40-50cm width) scattered about its surface. These limestone blocks also form a possible kerb around the edge of the mound, particularly along its northern edge (facing shoreline). The site is located right at the end of a narrow promontory running out from the shoreline to the north and is attached to the dry land by a long, narrow (10m in width) spit of ground. This is possibly a causeway, but may be natural in origin. There are also several other possible natural mounds along this shore, including a low oval mound 40m to the east'.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record WM024-002

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