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Overlooking the steep side of the Glen of the Downs. Circular enclosure (diam. c. 38m) consisting of a platform (H c. 3-6m) with a berm at the E. At the NE the berm appears to become a fosse. A possible access to the site is defined by a ramp at the SW. The site is very overgrown.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record WI013-002

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