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Earthwork in Craan

Earthwork
Earthwork in Craan
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The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). diam. c. 35m). Thought locally to be a ringfort. Levelled c. 1983.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CW018-008

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