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Enclosure in Glenatallan

Enclosure

What is recorded here

In undulating pastureland. This circular enclosure (max. diam. 33.6m), in fair condition, is defined by a wide earthen bank (Wth at SW 3.5m; base Wth 12.3m; int. H 1.85m; ext. H 0.7m). There is no visible trace of a fosse but a there is a possible entrance feature at S. The interior slopes towards the centre. Possibly a barrow but McCaffrey (1952, 257, no. 15) classified it as an 'Earthen fort' and noted that had been badly damaged by quarrying and cultivation. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 8 March 2019

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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