What is recorded here
A subcircular area (DG011-043) enclosed by a collapsed stone wall surviving up to .75m in height and comprising of two outer facings of large stones with a small stone core. A break at the SW could be an entrance. To the N of the interior are two attached subcircular foundations (DG011-043001/002-). The larger is 6m in diameter and the smaller is attached at its W end. It is situated on a high rocky knoll.
The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated.
Date of upload: 22 September 2008
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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