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Cist in Carrick (rathernan Ed)

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Prominently sited on top of what's left of the forested Hill of Allen (OD 676 feet). According to O'Grady (1903-5, 454-5), 'On the summit stands a tower (KD018-021003-) in the centre of a raised mound (KD018-021001-), where a cist-vein is said to have been unearthed by the workmen employed in digging the foundations. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011

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