Enclosure in Ballyhomulta, County Clare

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What is recorded here

On low ground in undulating land in rough pasture, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Identified by Tom Coffey (SMR file). This subrectangular enclosure (int. dims. 16m NW-SE; 8.5m NE-SW) is defined by moss-covered wall collapse (Wth c. 2m; H c. 0.5m) including rounded stones. The enclosure relates to a surrounding field system, as well as a road/trackway (CL009-204005-) c. 15m to the W and a house (CL009-204004-) c. 25m to the SW. There is also a cashel (CL009-204001-) c. 70m to the SE.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CL009-155001

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