Moated site in Killadoughran (WM013-009----)

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What is recorded here

Situated on gently sloping ridge in poorly drained grassland, with fairly good views all around. Possible moated site (WM013-010---) 20m to N. Roughly square-shaped area (approx. diam. 26m NW-SE; 38m E-W) enclosed by a poorly preserved earthen bank from S-W-N-NE, and by a straight field fence and stream at E which forms the townland boundary with Ballynaskeagh. Traces of cultivation ridges aligned NE-SW visible running across the interior. Possible entrance gap (Wth 3.2m) at N. See attached profile of monument surveyed and drawn by the ASI.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record WM013-009

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