Megalithic structure in Carrowgilhooly, County Sligo

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What is recorded here

On a very gentle S facing slope with restricted views. Rectangular area (int. dims. 4.2m x 2.8m), with slightly depressed centre, consisting of a scatter of cairn material with a scatter of boulders. There are 2 stones at N, with an outlier, and 5 smaller stones at SW. No indication of a chamber.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record SL013-104

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