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Field system in Glenballythomas

Field system
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On the S-facing slope of Rathcroghan NW of the concentric enclosure of Relig an Rí (RO022-057035-), and part of the unified field system at Rathcroghan (RO022-057003-). An area of c. 20ha contains small fields (dims. c. 50m x c. 25m) defined by low earthen banks (Wth c. 2-3m; H up to 0.5m) and shallow silted ditches (Wth c. 1m). A settlement cluster (RO022-057092-) consisting of six houses can be identified at the N of the fields. See the attached aerial view taken from the NNE. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010
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