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Enclosure in Aghamore (phillipstown Lower By.)

Enclosure

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Ancient Fort in Aghamore, County Offaly: a hidden enclosure, perhaps a ringfort or boundary bank, lost to fields and time. The 1837-40 OS Field name Books still carry its name, proof that people walked past it and knew what it was. Maybe children skipped stones along its ridge, or farmers ploughed through its shadow without thinking. Enclosure means something was held back, protected, or kept separate. That much remains true even when the shape has vanished.
Unlocated enclosure possible within the townland of Aghamore based on reference to 'Ancient Fort' in the OS Field name Books of 1837-40 (OSFNB 1837-40, 413) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

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