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Tomb in Dunfierth

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Fitzgerald (1891-5, 242) recorded a 'plain box tomb, now badly broken' dated 1613 in the SE corner of Dunfierth Church (KD004-005001-). The tomb is no longer extant.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KD004-005004

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  • Johnstownbridge GAA Club; photographer not stated, johnstownbridgegaaclub.ie
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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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