What is recorded here
Within the demesne of Markree Castle (SL026-038----), in level damp pasture, immediately N of woodland enclosed by the demesne wall. A low circular earthen platform (33m E-W; 34m N-S) defined SW-ENE by a low degraded scarp (H 0.4m) and E-SSW by a vertical scarp (H 1m). Centrally placed on top of the platform is a…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record SL026-166
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