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Promontory fort — coastal in Oirear Dhumhaí Mór

Promontory fort — coastal
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Promontory fort — coastal in Oirear Dhumhaí Mór
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A triangular promontory c. 16m NW-SE × c. 12m NE-SW at its broad end, is cut off by a fosse up to 3m wide and 2m in depth which runs to a sheer cliff edge at both ends. At about the mid point of the fosse there is a slight causeway. The edges of a few stones can be seen on the inner face of the fosse. 2m on the land side of the fosse is a small earthen bank, most likely a field boundary. The site is located on level pasture land jutting NW into the sea. 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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