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Earthwork in Townrath

Earthwork
Earthwork in Townrath
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The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). of OS 6-inch map. A rath is described as having existed N of town walls (D'Alton 1844, 101). No visible surface trace.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record LH024-005

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  • Maker not stated on source page, www.interment.net
  • Photographer not named; club article by Orlaith Nugent, newtownblues.clubzap.com
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