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Linear earthwork in Sopwell

Linear earthwork

What is recorded here

Situated on flat pasture with extensive views and nearby fortified house (TN010-017001) to the E. An aerial photograph (CUCAP, AVN 74) shows the outline of three circular enclosures (TN010-016001). A linear feature (TN010-016002) c. 74m long extends c. N-S for c. 20m before turning NW-SE to run between the two northernmost enclosures. Not visible at ground level. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

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