Ecclesiastical enclosure in Shantallow, County Galway

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What is recorded here

In level grassland overlooking marshy land to S. Oval enclosure (E-W 140m, N-S 104m), in fair condition, defined by a bank and external fosse; the latter is present only at SW. A field wall overlies to bank from E through S to NW. Gaps at NE and W appear modern. A burial ground (GA044-090002-) is associated. II - North Galway'. Revised by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 29 September 2015

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA044-090001

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