Enclosure GA096-187---- in Rathgorgin

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What is recorded here

In pastureland, on the N bank of the Dooyertha River. The cropmark of a possible large enclosure (c. 114m NE-SW; c. 108m NW-SE) is clearly visible on Google Earth satellite imagery (© Google Earth, imagery dated 3/16/2011). It was identified and reported to the Survey by Jean-Charles Caillère. The following image has been uploaded: GA096-187----_01.jpg Google Earth, imagery dated 3/16/2011 Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 24 September 2020

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA096-187

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