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Mound in Cooljohn

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The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Meath' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1987). 9m N-S, 9m E-W, H 1m) in centre of wood. Trees have since been cleared and spoil added to original mound making it oval (dims. 50m NW-SE, 40m NE-SW, H 2m)

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record ME031-029

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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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  • Meath Chronicle; individual photographer not stated for this gallery image, www.meathchronicle.ie
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