What is recorded here
On a high (between 700’ and 800’ contours) level terrace in rough pasture near the S-end of Ailwee Hill, and within an extensive, multiperiod field system (CL005-104001-). Visible on GeoHive MapGenie aerial imagery (2013-18; accessed 18-1-2023) as a circular enclosure (est. max. diam c. 30m) defined by a grassed-over, stony bank. A modern farm track crosses the site from SSW-E.
See attached image: CL005-300----_01 Snip from GeoHive MapGenie aerial imagery (2013-18; accessed 18-1-2023)
Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy
Date of upload: 18 January 2023
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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