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Hilltop enclosure in Knocknacarragh

Hilltop enclosure
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On the summit of Gentian Hill, a prominent drumlin jutting out into Galway Bay. Very poorly preserved large subcircular enclosure (D c. 140m) defined by a bank of earth and loose stone from E to SE; no surface traces are visible elsewhere. (GBCAS Files; CUCAP APF, 90) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

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