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Ecclesiastical enclosure in Killahugh

Ecclesiastical enclosure

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The semi-circular curve of the graveyard (WM017-102001-) boundary wall possibly indicates the presence of an Early Christian ecclesiastical enclosure (Swan 1988, 23).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record WM018-102004

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  • Photographer not named on article, www.westmeathindependent.ie
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