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Enclosure in Rashenny

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Enclosure in Rashenny
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A rectangular enclosure, defined by a low bank of earth, externally faced with stones. It measures 31m NE-SW x 29.3m NW-SE. On the N, through to the W sector, there is a sharp natural drop externally. On the SW side the drop is slight while on the SE side the ground rises to a N-S running ridge. There is a small D-shaped foundation in the interior; it measures 4.9m NW-SE x 3m, with the straight side to the E. Further E of this, cutting the enclosure, is a N-S running modern field wall. It is situated in rough, open mountain terrain, on a small spur, on the N-E side of Coolcross Hill, overlooking the land to the N. 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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