What is recorded here
Indicated is a small almost circular tree-and-bush-covered island in Lough Oughter, County Cavan, Ireland. It stands about 35m from the shoreline and measures roughly 27m across. The Crannog still wears green, marking a lived edge between land and water.
Small almost circular tree-and-bush-covered island (diam. c. 27m) in Lough Oughter, c. 35m from the shoreline.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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Woodenhouse BayBay · 1.2 mi
Historic buildingOfficially recorded historic building · 1.2 mi
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