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Crannog in Corfree

Crannog

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Subcircular island (diam. c. 20m) in Lough Gowna, c. 125m from the shoreline. Davies (ITA Survey 1941, 17) recorded a crannóg-cairn on the island composed of medium-sized stones (diam. c.10m). (Davies 1942, 17) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CV030-009

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