Midden in Kilmacowen, County Sligo

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What is recorded here

This record was listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1989) and as ‘Midden’ in the RMP (1995). The source of information is unknown. The area was inspected in 2014 and there is no enclosure or midden at this location. Pending further evidence this cannot be accepted as an archaeological monument.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record SL020-054007

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