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Enclosure in Creelagh

Enclosure

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What is recorded here

Cropmark of subcircular enclosures visible on aerial photographs (GSI, S 38-9). No visible surface remains.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record LA034-006

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  • Maker not stated on source page, commons.wikimedia.org
  • Maker not stated on source page, en.wikipedia.org
  • Golfing in Ireland; photographer not stated, Source publisher
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.ancient-origins.net
  • DAR Golf project gallery; individual photographer not stated, dargolf.com
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.patrickcomerford.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.etsy.com
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