Enclosure KK010-015---- in Clashduff

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What is recorded here

A little below the crest of the ridge of hills between the Deen and Gloshia river valleys, in rolling pasture. An oval area (int. dims. 17m N-S; 17m E-W) defined by low, wide earthen bank (Wth at base 5m; int. H 1-1.4m; ext. H 2m) which has been truncated on exterior faces to give an externally circular plan. There is an entrance in the SE sector and a modern entrance in the SW.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KK010-015

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Andy Ryan / 1803 Productions, credited by Kilkenny GAA, kilkennygaa.ie
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National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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