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Quarry in Gortaha

Quarry

What is recorded here

A hachured feature marked on the 1948 revision of the OS 6-inch map is named ‘Gravel Pit (Disused)’ on the OS 25-inch plan. As it is of post-AD 1700 date it does not come within the remit of the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Not visited.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA127-007

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Willow, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
  • Sitomon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • C O'Flanagan, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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