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Megalithic structure in Rath Lower

Megalithic structure
Megalithic structure in Rath Lower
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A possible megalithic tomb is described in Isaac Butler's journal (1744). No trace of this could be found. (CLAJ 1922, 101) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 8 March 2012

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record LH008-106

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  • Maker not stated on source page, irisharchaeology.org
  • Eric Jones, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Kmcnamee, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.irelandbeforeyoudie.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, ar.pinterest.com
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