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What is recorded here

Shown on the 1st ed. (1838) of the OS 6-inch map as an apparently raised, circular area (est. diam. c. 40m), possibly a ringfort. In an area of gently undulating improved pasture. No visible surface trace.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KD027-019

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