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Enclosure — large enclosure in Cloonkea

Enclosure — large enclosure
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In grassland, midway along a gentle S-facing slope. This possible large roughly subcircular enclosure (c. 90m E-W; 82.5m N-S) is defined by a low rise from SE to SW, a grassy bank (int. H at W 0.4m; ext. H 0.3m; Wth 2.1m; max. Wth 5.4m) from SW to NW and a low rise from NW to ENE. From ENE to SE no clear surface trace is visible. The avenue (Wth 2m) to Cloonkea House cuts through it from ESE to WSW. A band of nettles (Wth 3-4m) at NW and NE may indicate the line of a fosse. There is no trace of an entrance gap. The interior is clear and featureless apart from some ash and oak trees that are growing to the N and S of the avenue. This monument was brought to our attention by Dr C. Cunniffe. The following image has been uploaded: GA109-063----_01.jpg View from NW Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 19 July 2023

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed.

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