Hermits Cell, hermitage in County Laois

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What is recorded here

Unlocated structure within townland of Glenbarrow, indicated on first edition of the OS 6-inch map as Hermit's Cell but not indicated on current edition.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record LA007-008

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National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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