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Enclosure in Killydonoghoe

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The N and W sides of a subrectangular enclosure (c. 14.5m x c. 7m) defined by a shallow trench were found during excavations on the N8 Glanmire-Watergrasshill Bypass. The trench (Wth 1.3-2m; D 0.2-0.4m) was flat bottomed. A possible entrance (Wth 2.8m) was noted on the N side. Pits and a possible hearth were found in the interior. (Sherlock 2003k, 45) The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

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