Field system in Carn More, County Louth

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What is recorded here

The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record LH004-066002

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Explorer Tom Fairy fort in Carn More would introduce itself as 'the half-done masterpiece of the century.' It’s just the north-east…

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Boundary stone in RedcowBoundary stone · 1413 yd

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Battle of FaughartMajor battlefield · 1.1 mi

Explorer Tom The Battle of Faughart happened here in 1318, and its least favourite visitor is definitely anyone bringing a picnic…

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