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Enclosure in Garrane (glenkeen Par.),gorteeny

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Enclosure in Garrane (Glenkeen parish), Gorteeny is an enclosure in Garrane (Glenkeen parish), Gorteeny, County Tipperary, Ireland. It occupies high ground in an upland area near a ringfort to the north. A large circular area fifty metres across is defined by a scarp, though no trace is visible at ground level. A modern house and garage now stand in the centre of the interior.
Situated on high ground in an upland area with a nearby ringfort (TN034-051) to the N. Described in an OPW report (1988 OPW file) as a large circular area (diam. 50m) defined by a scarp with a modern house and garage in the centre of the interior. Not visible at ground level. A modern house and garage are now located in this area. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

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