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Enclosure in Aughavinna

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In a hilly area of rough pasture and boggy undergrowth, overlooked by high hills all around. Marked as a barrow on Robinson's (1977) map. Listed as 'Ringfort' in the RMP (1996). Visible in satellite imagery (Digital Globe 2011-2013; Aerial Premium 2013-2018) as a subcircular/subrectangular enclosure (c. 24.5m ENE-WSW; c. 24.5m NNW-SSE) defined by a grass-covered bank.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CL008-076

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