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Reported by Jean-Charles Caillere; in level pasture and visible on Bing aerial imagery as the cropmark of a circular area (est. diam. c. 30m) of lighter vegetation growth suggesting compacted ground underneath. LiDAR imagery suggests a slightly raised central area. Possibly a levelled barrow or mound. See attached image: KD024-272----_01 Snip of Bing aerial image with grey LiDAR insert.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KD024-272

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  • Picture: Wicklow County Tourism
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