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Earthwork in Inis Oírr

Earthwork

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In a small pasture field overlooking the beach to N. An oval-shaped grassed-over mound of earth and stone (N-S 12.5m, E-W 9.5m) in fair condition. A slight depression in the centre contains a number of enigmatic stone settings. Traces of a stone revetment exist at NE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

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