What is recorded here
Mortons and Foyles: Separate birthplaces, one transatlantic bridge.
Internal diam. c. 30m. A circular area enclosed by a very low stone wall. The interior is level except for a possible foundation fragment near the centre. Marked as a fold on the 2nd edition of the OS 6-inch map, the site is possibly fairly modern. Situated on boggy terrain on the E slope of Damph mountain.
The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated.
Date of upload: 22 September 2008
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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