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Moated site in Rathdrought

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In pasture on N-facing slope. Rectangular area (43.1m E-W; 28.4m N-S) enclosed by earthen bank (int. H 1.65m) to E, S and W; stone-faced field fence to N. Short sections of stone walling replace bank at SE and NW corners. Fosse survives on all sides. Trace of outer bank (ext. H 0.6m) to E and at SW corner. Interior slopes gently upwards to N. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

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