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Enclosure in Coolyhune

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The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). dims. c. 30m NE-SW, 40m NW-SE). Marked 'Site of Fort' on 1874 OS 6" map. No visible surface trace although field boundary (earthen with drystone facing) may incorporate portion of N side of former monument.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CW024-033

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