Earthwork in Derrycloney, County Tipperary

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What is recorded here

In level pasture, to W of Stream (long-axis N-S). Curvlinear arc (Chord c. 68m NE-SW; dims. c. 21m) NW-SE of possible levelled fosse (Wth 3m; D 0.15m) SW-W-NE. Terminates abruptly at NE, where natural slope falls gently to stream to E. Also ends abruptly at SW end, on level plateau area of field. Area enclosed to E is generally level like surrounding field.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record TS068-101

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