Enclosure in Killour, County Mayo (MA117-040----)

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What is recorded here

In level pasture, with Man-made underground passage (MA117-041----) and high ground, to E. Oval-shaped area (46m N-S; 32m E-W), enclosed by earthen bank (H 1m); overlain on W and NE by stone field fence. Gap on W marked by gate. Interior bisected by stone fence E to W. Silage pìt takes up interior. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 462.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record MA117-040

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