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Indicated — Ardpattan

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Indicated — Ardpattan
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Internal diam. 34.8m NE-SW. Situated on N edge of the ridge is a semicircular area enclosed by an earth/stone bank c. 1.6m in height and bounded along its N sector by a steep precipice. A fosse c. 2m in width surrounds the site. There is an entrance and causeway in the NE sector. A small field [c. 40m NW-SE; c. 40m NE-SW] enclosed by a low wall adjoins the site to the S. 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: 3 November 2014

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