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Embanked enclosure in Funshinagh (RO044-053----)

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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RO044-053----
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On the summit of a broad, low hill. Subrectangular or D-shaped grass-covered area (dims 51.2m NNE-SSW; 44m WNW-ESE) defined by an earthen bank (Wth 1.8-4m; int. H 0.2-0.5m; ext. H 0.2-1.2m) with the straight side at W. There is no visible fosse or identifiable original entrance.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record RO044-053

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  • Maker not stated on source page, www.thejournal.ie
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  • Maker not stated on source page, in.pinterest.com
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Maker not stated on source page, uk.pinterest.com
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  • Maker not stated on source page, en.wikipedia.org
  • dougf, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Brian Lawless / Sportsfile, as credited in the Ulster GAA caption, ulster.gaa.ie
  • Roscommon GAA County Board (article credits GAA.ie content); individual photographer not stated, www.gaaroscommon.ie
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