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Enclosure in Corroy

Enclosure

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed
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What is recorded here

In pasture, located on a ridge, with excellent views. Not shown on the 1838 and 1930 OS 6-inch map. A roughly triangular-shaped area (c. 53m N−S; c. 50m E−W broad end at S), with the apex at N, is indicated on the 25-inch plan. It is defined by field boundaries. No visible trace at ground level.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record MA039-121

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  • Maker not stated on source page, commons.wikimedia.org
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.irishcentral.com
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.dreamstime.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, ru.wikipedia.org
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.visitgalway.ie
  • Maker not stated on source page, ru.pinterest.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.flickr.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, tr.pinterest.com
  • Knockmore GAA Club via Smart Lotto; individual photographer not stated, smartlotto.ie
  • David Farrell Photography / Western People, www.westernpeople.ie
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