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Embanked enclosure in Ballycahane

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Marked as a circular embanked enclosure on the 1840 (ext. diam. c. 35m) and 1927 (ext. diam. c. 45-50m) eds of the OS 6-inch map. Situated towards the top of a SW-facing slope of Donnell's Hill. Slightly raised circular area (diam. 30m) defined by a slight scarp (Wth 2m; H 0.5m), which is best preserved SW-NW. It is planted with a cereal crop.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record WA008-009

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