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Quarry in Bleannagloos

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A hachured feature marked on the 1931 edition of the OS 6-inch map is named 'Sand Pit (Disused)' on the OS 1:2500 plan (surveyed 1912-16). Probably of 19th/20th century date. Not visited.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA032-008

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