What is recorded here

Indicated is a small oval crannog in Ballymaguaran Lough, County Cavan, Ireland, sitting about 200m from the shoreline. It measures roughly 30m WNW-ESE and 20m NNE-SSW. The place is not marked on the OS 1836 or 1876 eds. A small island that far from land suggests people went there on purpose, perhaps to live, hide, keep animals or simply enjoy the water.

Not marked on OS 1836 or 1876 eds. Small oval island (dims. c. 30m WNW-ESE; c.20m NNE-SSW) in Ballymaguaran Lough, c. 200m from the shoreline. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008

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