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In level meadow. Oval area (15m NNW-SSE; 20m WNW-ESE) defined by scarped edge (H 0.1m; Wth 2.5m) with external fosse (D 0.35m; Wth 6.5m). Entrance (Wth c. 6m) as SSE and breach in scarp (Wth 2m) at N. Fosse partially covered by yellow flags (iris pseudacorus).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record LI036-205

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