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Enclosure in Meeltran

Enclosure
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This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

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What is recorded here

In an area of undulating grassland. The Glore River is c. 160m to E. A circular enclosure (diam. 20-25m) is shown on the 1838 OS 6-inch map; it is not shown on later map editions. No visible trace at ground level. A modern house and garden overlies the location.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record MA081-016

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