What is recorded here
Marked as a trackway on all eds. OS 6-inch map running SW of church (OF026-017----) and probably to link up with similarly marked site (OF026-015----). Davies (ITA Survey 1942) doubted the antiquity of this roadway. Not visible at ground level. Archaeological testing under licence no. 04E0009 was carried out as part…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record OF026-016
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- Cliona Kelliher / Purity Belle, Purity Belle Blog
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