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In level meadow, in flood plain of River Dooaly. Circular area (diam. 12m) enclosed by earthen bank (int. H 0.15m; ext. H 0.6m; Wth 4m) with external fosse (D 0.2m; Wth 6.9m).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record LI036-204

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