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The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Meath' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1987). c. 15m). ESE of henge (ME033-011----).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record ME033-012

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  • Kieran Campbell, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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  • C O'Flanagan, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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