What is recorded here
Internal diam. 13m. A subcircular area enclosed by an earthen bank probably scraped up from the hillside. Gaps to the E and W could have been entrances. The bank is planted with trees. It is situated on the crest of Horse Hill and commands good views.
The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated.
Date of upload: 22 September 2008
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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