Field system in Annies, County Mayo

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What is recorded here

In pasture, on E shore of Lough Carra possibly associated with ecclesiastical sites (MA100-113001-, MA100-112001-, MA100-113----). Earthen banks extending over large area enclose a number of fields. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 561.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record MA100-113002

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