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Enclosure in Clonlack

Enclosure

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Enclosure (int. diam. c. 29m) defined by a scarp (0.5m - 1m H). Badly degraded from N to NE and with slight evidence of a fosse E to S. Situated in low lying area. In pasture with good views in all directions with nearby ringfort (OF011-021----) to the N. Circular raised platform (diam 34.5m; H 0.5m) defined by a scarp and enclosed by an inner fosse (Wth 2.5m; D 1m) with external bank visible at S only. The site is damaged at N where its external bank and inner fosse are totally levelled probably the result of agricultural activity. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

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