Enclosure in Barroe Upper, County Sligo

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What is recorded here

In pasture, on a break in slope overlooking Lough Arrow to W. A raised subcircular area (int. diam. 10m x 11.5m) enclosed by an earthen bank (Wth 1.2m; int. H 0.8m; ext. H 1.2m).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record SL034-222

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